Two passenger trains collide near the Egyptian capital, prompting emergency rescue operations as President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi orders an investigation into the tragedy.
CAIRO, EGYPT: At least seven people have lost their lives and 112 others have been injured following a serious collision between two passenger trains near Cairo, according to reports citing Egyptian railway authorities.
The accident occurred when a passenger train travelling from Giza to Fayoum collided with another train operating on the Cairo-to-Aswan route.
The collision resulted in multiple casualties and triggered a major emergency response, with rescue teams rushing to the accident site to assist affected passengers.
According to reports, emergency personnel and local residents began searching the damaged train carriages for injured passengers shortly after the incident.
Images emerging from the scene showed people inspecting the wrecked compartments and attempting to locate those who may have been trapped inside.
Rescue operations were launched on a large scale as authorities worked to reach passengers affected by the collision.
Following the incident, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi directed the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The president also ordered action against any individuals found responsible for negligence or failures that may have contributed to the tragedy.
Officials have warned that the death toll could increase as the full extent of the accident becomes clearer.
Initial reports confirmed seven fatalities and 112 injuries, although the situation remained under assessment.
The exact cause of the collision has not yet been established, and authorities have been instructed to determine the factors that led to the accident.
The incident has raised concerns over passenger safety, while investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision and identify any possible negligence.
Further information regarding the investigation and the condition of those injured is awaited from Egyptian authorities.