Seven Dead, 114 Injured in Egypt Train Collision

A collision between two trains occurred on Sunday in the al-Ayyat district of Giza Governorate, Egypt, on the Giza-Fayoum and Cairo-Aswan lines. The accident caused several carriages to derail, resulting in casualties and injuries. The Egyptian National Railways Authority reported that train #134, traveling from Giza to Fayoum, collided with the rear of train No. 2010, traveling from Cairo to Aswan.

The collision resulted in a disruption to train traffic along the line in both directions, toward Upper Egypt and toward the north. Emergency teams and cranes were dispatched to the scene to clear the wreckage, remove damaged carriages, and restore regular train operations. A security cordon was established around the area to facilitate rescue and evacuation operations. Police commanders, executive officials, and investigative personnel arrived at the scene to oversee the situation firsthand.

The Ministry of Health and Population reported that 114 people were injured and seven died in the accident. Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, ordered that the state of readiness be raised across all healthcare facilities in the governorates of Giza and Beni Suef. Seventy-two ambulances participated in the transport and evacuation operations, providing necessary medical care and emergency services to those injured.

The driver of train No. 134, “Tahya Misr,” died in the collision with train No. 2010. An official source at the Ministry of Transport revealed this information. Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir and Giza Governor Ahmed Rashed arrived at the scene as part of the response to the incident. They assessed the situation and coordinated relief efforts.

Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsy directed the Central Administration for Social Protection to coordinate with the Giza Directorate of Social Solidarity and the Egyptian Red Crescent relief team. They provided necessary support and relief interventions to the victims and their families. The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) also took action, directing the “Insurance Pool for Railway and Metro Accident Risks” to expedite compensation procedures for the families of the victims.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced that he is closely monitoring the aftermath of the train collision. He expressed his deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured. The President instructed state authorities to provide necessary medical care, conduct an urgent investigation, and hold accountable anyone found negligent.

A parliamentary inquiry was submitted by MP Sanaa al-Saeed, a member of the House of Representatives, regarding the incident. The inquiry addressed the Prime Minister and the Transport Minister, questioning the efficiency of the Egyptian National Railways’ operational, control, signaling, oversight, and maintenance systems. The Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Islam Azzam also directed an exceptional increase in the compensation amount for cases of death or permanent total disability.

Key points

• The train collision resulted in seven deaths and 114 injuries.
• The Egyptian government has taken steps to provide medical care and support to the victims and their families.
• An investigation into the circumstances of the accident has been launched.