Two trains collided south of Cairo, Egypt, resulting in 4 deaths and dozens of injuries. The president has ordered a swift investigation and accountability for those responsible to be ensured.
On 8 Nov 2026, two trains collided in the area south of Cairo, the capital of Egypt, causing several train cars to derail. At least 4 people, including a train driver, were killed and at least 88 were injured. Authorities dispatched 72 ambulances to evacuate and transfer the injured to three area hospitals.
Egyptian National Railways reported that a train traveling from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of another train en route from Cairo to Aswan between Kafr Ammar and Al-Raqqa stations, roughly 100 kilometers south of Cairo.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation by officials.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi issued a statement expressing condolences to the families of the deceased. He ordered responsible agencies to provide full care for the injured and emphasized a prompt investigation. If negligence is found, those accountable must face legal consequences.
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Source:bbc