CAIRO: Seven Killed, More Than 112 Injured as Two Trains Collide in Egypt
Seven people were killed and more than 112 others injured when two trains collided in Egypt, according to railway officials.
The officials said the two trains, travelling south from Giza and Cairo, crashed into each other, sending several carriages off the tracks and down a nearby embankment.
Rescue operations began after the crash. Photos from the scene showed people searching for injured passengers inside overturned carriages.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said he had instructed the relevant state bodies to investigate the causes of the accident and determine who was responsible for any negligence.
Egyptian PM says injured will be supported – local media reports
The Egyptian prime minister has expressed his condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims of the train accident, the country’s Youm7 newspaper reports.
Mostafa Madbouly was reported as saying all forms of support will be provided to the families while also wishing the injured a swift recovery.
He also says he will closely monitor efforts to provide them with the necessary healthcare.
