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At least four dead and nearly 100 injured as two trains plough into each other in Egypt
Two trains collided in Egypt when a passenger train travelling from Giza to Fayoum struck the rear of a train heading from Cairo to Aswan. Several carriages overturned and fell down a verge; at least four people died and 88 were reported injured, prompting a large emergency response.
The health ministry said at least 52 ambulances attended, with 54 injured people taken to Al Wasta Hospital in Beni Suef and 10 to Al Ayyat Hospital in Giza. Other hospitals in Giza were put on alert, while emergency crews and cranes worked at the scene and locals helped passengers escape. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered medical care and a prompt investigation, saying anyone found negligent should be held accountable; the railway authority said crews were clearing the Cairo-Upper Egypt line.
In short
- A collision between two Egyptian trains killed at least four people.
- At least 88 people were reported injured.
- President al-Sisi ordered an investigation into the crash.
Explained simply
Egypt’s railway links Cairo and the Nile Valley with towns and cities to the south, including Aswan. Giza, near Cairo, and Fayoum are served by routes that connect with this wider network.
The passenger services involved were travelling on routes between major towns and cities. Egypt’s railway authority operates the network, while the health ministry and local hospitals coordinate care when emergencies occur.
Railways are an important way for people to travel across Egypt, and disruption can affect passengers and services on busy routes. Investigations into crashes can examine how trains were operated and whether safety procedures were followed.