Over 120 Injured in Train Collision in Egypt's Giza Province
· World · Times of India, The Hindu, Indian Express
At least 120 people were injured on Sunday when a passenger train derailed following a collision in the Al-Ayyat district of Egypt's Giza province. The accident occurred when a train traveling from Giza to Fayoum struck the rear of another train heading from Cairo to Aswan. The Egyptian health ministry confirmed 64 injuries, though the report does not clarify if any fatalities occurred. Emergency response teams and cranes have been deployed to clear the wreckage, and the railway authority is working to restore normal operations. The Al-Ayyat district previously experienced a collision involving two freight trains in September 2025.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety and infrastructure challenges within Egypt's railway network, which serves as a critical transport link for thousands of daily passengers.
Read the original report — Times of India
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