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Collision between 2 trains in Egypt kills 7 and injures at least 125
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Collision between 2 trains in Egypt kills 7 and injures at least 125

  • A fatal train collision south of Cairo resulted in 7 deaths, including the conductor, and injured at least 125 people.
  • The crash occurred in al-Ayyat district when one train collided with the rear of another stationary train on the same track.
  • President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi ordered a prompt investigation into the incident, which underscores Egypt's persistent issues with railway mismanagement and poor maintenance.
  • Local residents were first responders, rushing to the scene to pull survivors from the wreckage and call for ambulances before emergency teams arrived.
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