On November 8, two passenger trains collided in the El Ayat area of Giza Governorate, located south of Cairo. As a result of the incident, several carriages derailed, four of which overturned.
Circumstances of the accident and casualties
According to the Egyptian National Railway Authority, train No. 134, traveling from Giza to Fayyum, collided with the rear of train No. 2010, which was heading from Cairo to Aswan. The accident occurred on the section between Kafr Ammar and Er Rakka railway stations.
The Egyptian Ministry of Health confirmed the number of casualties. Due to the incident, train traffic on the Cairo — Aswan line was temporarily suspended in both directions. Rescuers, police, and railway services are working at the scene, with heavy machinery and cranes deployed to clear the tracks.
Investigation
The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation to determine the causes of the collision. At this time, no official information regarding fatalities has been received.
What we know
- number of casualties — 64 people
- four carriages overturned
- Cairo — Aswan line traffic suspended
What is not yet known
- causes of the collision
