At Least 7 Killed, Over 100 Injured in Egypt Train Collision

At least seven people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two passenger trains collided near the Egyptian city of Giza.

According to the country’s railway authority, several carriages derailed and plunged down an embankment following the collision involving two southbound trains.

Rescue operations began shortly after the accident. Images from the scene showed rescuers and local residents searching for injured passengers inside the overturned carriages.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has ordered an investigation into the cause of the accident. He also warned that those found responsible for negligence would be held accountable. The country’s Public Prosecution Office said the death toll could rise further.

The Health Ministry said many of the injured were receiving treatment in hospitals for fractures and head injuries. The train driver was among those killed.

According to railway officials, a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum struck the rear of another stationary train travelling from Cairo to Aswan, causing several carriages to overturn.

Train services from Giza to southern Egypt have been suspended following the accident. Cranes have been dispatched to remove the damaged carriages. However, authorities have not announced when services will resume.

In 2002, one of Egypt’s deadliest rail disasters occurred near the same area. More than 370 people were killed when fire broke out on a passenger train travelling from Cairo to Luxor, according to official figures. The latest accident has also triggered calls for the transport minister’s resignation.