Egypt: 4 Dead and Dozens Injured in Train Collision in Al-Ayyat
A train collision in the Al-Ayyat area of Giza has resulted in several casualties and injuries, prompting an immediate official response.
A collision occurred between two trains in the Al-Ayyat area of Giza Governorate on Sunday morning, involving a train bound for Fayoum and another heading toward Aswan.
The Ministry of Health and Population reported an initial toll of four deaths and eighty-eight injuries, following the derailment and overturning of four train cars.
Seventy-two ambulances were deployed to the scene to transport the injured to medical facilities in the Giza and Beni Suef governorates for urgent treatment.
The Egyptian President has ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances of the accident to hold those responsible for any negligence accountable.
Emergency teams and heavy machinery are currently on-site working to clear the wreckage and restore normal railway operations.