A passenger train derailed near Cairo, Egypt, killing seven people and injuring more than 100. The collision occurred about 52 kilometres south of the capital, in the Al-Ayyat district of Giza province. Two trains collided, with one hitting the rear of the other, causing several carriages to derail and plunge down an embankment.
The Egyptian Chief Prosecutor’s office confirmed the deaths and injuries, stating the train’s conductor was among those killed. The crash happened on Sunday, approximately 32 miles south of Cairo. The railway authority reported the trains were traveling south from Giza and Cairo, colliding between Kafr Ammar and Al-Raqqa stations.
The incident has raised concerns about safety on Egypt’s rail network. Egyptian President Abdelfatah al-Sisi has ordered an investigation to determine the causes and responsibility. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people gathering at the site of the derailment.
This is the second major train accident in Egypt this year, following a similar incident in March that left 14 dead and over 100 injured. Both accidents have highlighted ongoing challenges in maintaining rail safety, despite government efforts to modernize infrastructure. The latest crash has prompted calls for stricter safety protocols and increased oversight of railway operations.
