Two trains collided south of Egypt's capital on Sunday, causing several carriages to derail and leaving at least seven people dead and more than 100 injured, according to official sources.
Deadly Crash in Al Ayyat
The Egyptian railway authority reported that a train traveling from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading from Cairo to Aswan. The incident occurred in the Al Ayyat area, located in the Giza governorate.
Health ministry officials confirmed that 112 people were injured in the collision. The injured are being treated in hospitals across the Giza region. The ministry detailed that injuries ranged from bruises and abrasions to fractures of the limbs, pelvis, and vertebrae, as well as head and facial lacerations and chest injuries.
According to the ministry, 45 patients have already been discharged after receiving treatment, and seven more are expected to be released later.
President Orders Urgent Investigation
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed his concern over the accident, stating that he is following the situation closely. He has directed authorities to conduct an urgent investigation to hold accountable anyone found to have been negligent.
Chaotic Rescue Efforts
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as rescue efforts unfolded. Villagers, first responders, and railway workers scrambled to reach passengers trapped inside overturned carriages.
Abdel Wahed Mohamed, 31, who was sitting at a nearby cafe when the collision occurred, said the Aswan-bound train had stopped when the Fayoum-bound train crashed into it.
The full circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation.
