Collision of two trains in Egypt kills at least seven

President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi has ordered a swift investigation after a fatal train collision in al‑Ayyat, Giza province, roughly 30 miles south of Cairo. The crash involved a train bound for Fayoum striking the rear of a train heading toward Aswan, resulting in seven deaths and more than 100 injuries. Officials said the incident occurred on Sunday, prompting the transport ministry to launch an inquiry into the cause.

President orders prompt investigation after one train derails in collision in al-Ayyat about 30 miles from CairoSeven people were killed and more than 100 injured when two trains collided on Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, officials said.The crash occurred in al-Ayyat district in Giza province, about 30 miles south of Cairo, when a train travelling to Fayoum province crashed into the rear of a train heading to the southern province of Aswan, according to the transport ministry. Continue reading...