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Four killed and 88 injured in train collision in Egypt

Crime · First reported 8 Nov, 14:21 · Updated 15:13

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Two trains collided south of Cairo on Sunday, derailing several carriages and killing four people; reported injury totals range from 88 to nearly 100.

  • The collision involved a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum and another service heading south; the former struck the rear of the latter, according to the reports.
  • Authorities reported four deaths. The reported injury count was 88 in one account and at least 88, described as nearly 100, in the other.
  • Several carriages derailed. Egypt’s president said he had directed agencies to provide medical care, investigate the crash and hold anyone found negligent accountable.
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Key facts

Deaths
Four reported.
Injuries
88 reported by the centre account; the right account says at least 88 and nearly 100.
Location and day
South of the Egyptian capital on Sunday.
Services involved
A train travelling from Giza to Fayoum and a train heading south from Cairo; the Giza-to-Fayoum train struck the other train’s rear.
Emergency response
At least 52 ambulances were reported at the scene.

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