Train Collision in Giza Province Kills Seven, Injures Over 125
A train crash in Giza, near Cairo, killed seven and injured over 125, leading to urgent investigations and emergency responses.
GIZA, Nov 9: Seven people died and over 125 were injured in a train collision in Giza province, near Cairo, on Sunday. A train traveling from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of a stationary train bound for Aswan, causing several carriages to derail.
Emergency responders and cranes were deployed to the site in al-Ayyat district to manage the wreckage and assist those affected. The Health Ministry confirmed the casualty count, with at least 70 of the injured discharged after treatment.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as locals and emergency services rushed to help. Ayman Gamal, a local resident, reported seeing around 80 injured individuals taken away by ambulances, and affirmed that some passengers were trapped inside the derailed train cars. “There were people piled on top of each other inside,” said Ahmed Moussa, another witness.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi expressed deep concern over the incident and ordered an immediate investigation to determine fault. He noted that relevant authorities would be held accountable for any negligence found.
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, the Health Minister, noted that victims sustained various injuries, including broken bones and head trauma. Hospitals in the area were placed on alert to manage the influx of casualties.
Train accidents are frequent in Egypt, attributed to poor maintenance and mismanagement within the railway system. Despite recent government efforts to modernize the infrastructure, significant upgrades remain necessary.
This latest crash invokes memories of Egypt’s deadliest train disaster in 2002, which claimed over 370 lives. Following the current accident, calls for accountability have been directed at the transport minister.
The collision site is approximately 52 kilometers south of Cairo, an area marked by past railway tragedies. As investigations continue, the public prosecutor’s office has begun examining the circumstances leading up to the crash.
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