4 killed, 88 injured as 2 trains collide in Egypt; 9 major train accidents in 25 years

Two passenger trains collided in Egypt on Sunday. In this accident, 4 people were killed, while 88 people were injured. After the collision, many coaches derailed. The accident took place in the Giza province, about 76 kilometers from the capital Cairo. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered an investigation after the accident. There have been 9 major rail accidents in Egypt in the last 25 years. 4 Pictures After the Train Collision People were seen searching for the injured and victims after the train derailed in Al-Ayyat, Giza, Egypt on Sunday. A train hit another train from behind, according to the Egyptian Health Ministry. The railway authority said that one train was going from Giza to Fayoum. The other train was going from Cairo to Aswan. In the meantime, a train coming from Giza hit another train from behind. After the accident, the coaches on the railway tracks derailed. Due to this, the train service was also affected. Relief and rescue teams reached the scene. Cranes were called in to remove the damaged wagons and debris from the tracks, so that the trains could run again. The President said that action will be taken against those who are negligent. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed concern over the accident. He has said that action will be taken against anyone found guilty of negligence in the investigation. The railway authority has also started an investigation to find out the cause of the accident. However, it is not yet known how the two trains collided with each other. Work is underway to remove debris from the railway tracks. Major train accidents in Egypt