CAIRO, Nov 9 – Seven passengers have died and 112 others suffered injuries after two passenger trains collided in Egypt’s Giza province on Sunday.
The accident happened near Gerza village in the Al-Ayyat district, along the Cairo–Aswan agricultural route.
Several train carriages derailed and overturned following the collision. Emergency teams rushed to the scene to rescue passengers and provide medical assistance.
According to Egypt’s Health Ministry, authorities deployed 72 ambulances to handle the emergency.
Two Passenger Trains Collide in Giza
Egyptian National Railways said train No. 134, which was travelling from Giza to Fayoum, struck the rear of another passenger train.
The second train, No. 2010, was travelling along the Cairo–Aswan route.
The collision occurred between Kafr Ammar and Al-Riqqa stations. The impact caused several carriages to leave the tracks.
Authorities have not provided further details about what caused the collision.
More Than 100 Passengers Receive Medical Treatment
Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar ordered hospitals and medical facilities across Giza and neighbouring Beni Suef province to increase their emergency readiness.
Medical teams treated passengers for various injuries, including bruises, cuts and fractures.
The Health Ministry confirmed that 45 injured passengers had already left hospital after receiving treatment.
Meanwhile, medical authorities continued to monitor the condition of those who remained under care.
The ministry also expressed condolences to the families of the seven passengers who lost their lives.
Emergency Response Continues
The deployment of 72 ambulances formed part of the emergency response following the crash.
Hospitals in the affected areas also increased their readiness to receive injured passengers.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about railway safety and emergency preparedness.
However, the authorities have yet to announce the cause of the collision or provide details of any investigation findings.
The accident remains a major tragedy for the affected passengers and their families.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
