At least seven people were killed and 112 injured on Sunday, November 8, in the collision of two passenger trains in Al-Ayyat, in the Egyptian province of Giza, south of Cairo, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Health.
Train 134 traveling from Giza to Fayoum collided with the rear of train 2010, which was traveling from Cairo to Aswan, between the Kafr Ammar and Al-Raqqa stations. Several carriages derailed due to the force of the impact.
Rescue services deployed 72 ambulances to evacuate the victims to the hospitals of Al-Wasta, Al-Ayyat, and Atfih. The Ministry of Health stated that 45 injured individuals had already been discharged from the hospital after receiving the necessary care.
Egyptian Railways have dispatched technical teams and cranes to clear the tracks. Buses have been deployed between several stations to transport passengers, while those opting not to travel can request a refund for their ticket.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has ordered a swift investigation and requested that any potential negligence be punished. The prosecutor’s office has formed a technical commission tasked with examining the damaged vehicles, the railway track, and the operating procedures.
Traffic on the line connecting Cairo to Upper Egypt remained disrupted during the clearance operations. The railways had not specified the expected time for the full restoration of service.
