Fatal train crash in Egypt leaves at least seven dead

Crime · First reported 8 Nov, 16:05 · Updated 19:37

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Egyptian authorities reported deaths and injuries after a train crash. The cause remains unclear, and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said an investigation is underway.

Egypt’s Health Ministry reported at least seven people killed and 114 injured.
The ministry said injured people were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The cause was unclear; President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said an investigation was underway and that those found negligent would be held accountable.

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Key facts

Deaths: At least seven, according to the Health Ministry.
Injuries: 114, according to the Health Ministry.
Injured people: Taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Cause and investigation: The cause was unclear; the president said an investigation was underway.