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Train collision in Egypt kills 4, injures 88
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- A train collision south of Cairo resulted in four deaths and 88 injuries.
- A train traveling from Giza to Fayoum struck the rear of a service heading from Cairo to Aswan, causing multiple carriages to derail.
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Why It Matters
The accident occurred when a train from Giza to Fayoum struck the rear of a train traveling from Cairo to Aswan.
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Two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital on Sunday, derailing several carriages, killing four and injuring dozens, according to the authorities.
Egypt’s railway authority said a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading south from Cairo to the city of Aswan.
The health ministry said an initial count put the toll from the crash at four passengers killed, with 88 others currently being treated for injuries in hospitals around the Giza area.
Open Questions
- What was the specific cause of the collision?
- Are there any missing passengers?
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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.
