Tragic accident in Egypt. At least 7 people died in the collision of two passenger trains. Besides, another 120 people were injured in the accident. The accident happened on Sunday in Egypt's Giza province. The collision was so intense that several coaches of the two trains derailed. The service is suspended. The death toll is expected to rise further.
The accident occurred about 76 kilometers south of Cairo, according to Egypt's state railway authority. A passenger train from Giza to Fayyum collided with another train from Cairo to Aswan. The intensity of the collision was such that multiple exteriors of the two trains were derailed. The emergency rescue team rushed to the spot after receiving the information. Rescue workers were busy clearing the rubble and helping the injured. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered an investigation to find out the cause of this terrible accident. Strict action has been ordered if this accident happens due to someone's negligence.
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The railway authorities said that the service of the busiest route has been stopped due to the accident. Work is underway to restore service on the Cairo-Upper Egypt railway line by removing the damaged carriages. However, it is not yet clear when the situation will be normal. The cause of the accident is still unclear. The authorities have not yet released any details about the exact circumstances behind the accident.
Egypt's Ministry of Health said the injured were quickly rescued and taken to a nearby hospital. Egypt's Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said the situation following the derailment was being monitored.