Train collision south of Cairo kills 7, injures 112
Two passenger trains collided south of Cairo on Saturday. At least seven people died and 112 were injured.
Two passenger trains collided about 76 kilometres south of Cairo on Saturday. At least seven people died and 112 were injured.
A train from Giza to Fayoum struck the back of another heading from Cairo to Aswan. Several carriages were derailed.
Emergency crews cleared the wreckage to restore services on the Cairo-Upper Egypt rail line. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered a swift investigation.
He said anyone found negligent should face accountability. Egypt has suffered major rail disasters before.
A 2002 fire killed at least 360 people on an overcrowded passenger service.
- 7
- Deaths
- 112
- Injured
- 76 kilometres
- Distance from Cairo
- 2002 fire killed 360
- Worst rail disaster
Why it mattersMajor rail accidents highlight ongoing safety concerns in Egypt's transport system. This is happening despite government efforts to improve it.
