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Two passenger trains collide near the Egyptian capital, prompting emergency rescue operations as President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi orders an investigation into the tragedy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAIRO, EGYPT:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The accident occurred when a passenger train travelling from Giza to Fayoum collided with another train operating on the Cairo-to-Aswan route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collision resulted in multiple casualties and triggered a major emergency response, with rescue teams rushing to the accident site to assist affected passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to reports, emergency personnel and local residents began searching the damaged train carriages for injured passengers shortly after the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Images emerging from the scene showed people inspecting the wrecked compartments and attempting to locate those who may have been trapped inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rescue operations were launched on a large scale as authorities worked to reach passengers affected by the collision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the incident, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi directed the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The president also ordered action against any individuals found responsible for negligence or failures that may have contributed to the tragedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials have warned that the death toll could increase as the full extent of the accident becomes clearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial reports confirmed seven fatalities and 112 injuries, although the situation remained under assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident has raised concerns over passenger safety, while investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision and identify any possible negligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further information regarding the investigation and the condition of those injured is awaited from Egyptian authorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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