Two trains collided in Egypt, derailed and overturned, killing at least 4 and injuring 88

A tragic train collision occurred in Egypt's Giza Province on the 8th. (AFP)

A tragic train collision occurred in Egypt's Giza province (Giza) on Sunday (8th), causing multiple carriages to derail. Officials have confirmed the accident. At least four people are known to have died and 88 others were injured.

According to comprehensive foreign media reports, the incident took place in al-Ayyat, Giza Province, about 52 kilometers away from the capital Cairo. A train bound for Fayoum Province in the southwest collided with a train bound for Aswan Province in the south. The strong impact caused multiple carriages to derail and overturn. Photos of the scene exposed by foreign media can illustrate the force of the impact.

The Egyptian Ministry of Health stated that 4 people are currently known to have died and 88 people were injured. Relevant units immediately dispatched personnel to the scene for rescue after receiving the report. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi issued a statement through social media, saying that he has ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the accident and will strictly hold those responsible accountable.

The Egyptian railway system is the oldest railway line in Africa and the Middle East and has suffered many fatal accidents in the past. In the Aya district where the incident occurred, two freight trains collided in September last year, resulting in injuries to the driver and his assistant.