Egypt train collision Giza, Digi Mart USA News (south of Cairo, Egypt): At least 7 people were killed and 125 were injured after two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, Egypt, causing several carriages to derail. Emergency crews arrived at the scene to remove the damaged units, while authorities began investigations to determine the causes of the accident and assign responsibility.
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi ordered an urgent inquiry into the incident. The Public Prosecution is investigating all of the deaths, according to the latest reports.
According to the reports, 77 of the injured were taken to Al-Wasta Central Hospital, 33 to Al-Ayyat, and 7 to Atfih Central Hospital. The Egyptian Ministry of Health said the injuries ranged from contusions and abrasions to fractures of the limbs, pelvis and vertebrae, lacerations to the head and face, and chest and rib contusions.
The ministry also confirmed that all of the injured were given X-rays and other examinations immediately upon arrival at the hospitals.
