Two trains collide in Egypt's Giza: 7 dead and 112 injured

Seven people were killed and 112 injured on Sunday when two trains collided in Egypt's Giza governorate, south of Cairo. Several passenger carriages overturned.

What happened?

Egypt's National Railways Authority said train No. 134 "Tahya Misr" (Giza to Fayoum) collided with the rear of train No. 2010 (Cairo to Aswan). The crash happened between Kafr Ammar and Al-Raqqa stations, in the Al-Ayat area.

Emergency teams and cranes were sent to the site to clear the wreckage and move the remaining carriages. The authority said it was working to finish the job as quickly as possible. Rescue teams used heavy cranes to reach passengers who were trapped.

How many people were hurt?

Egypt's Health Ministry said 72 ambulances helped with transport and evacuation. Of the 112 injured, 72 were taken to Al-Wasta Central Hospital, 33 to Al-Ayat Central Hospital and 7 to Atfih Central Hospital.

The seven deaths were recorded at Al-Wasta (3) and Atfih (4) hospitals. All the bodies are now at the disposal of the public prosecution.

The ministry said 45 injured people had already left hospital after treatment, and 7 more were expected to follow. The rest remain under medical observation.

What's next?

Egypt's president offered condolences to the victims' families, promised medical care for the injured and ordered an urgent investigation. The cause of the collision has not been announced.