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Egypt train collision kills seven and injures at least 125

The updated toll follows a crash south of Cairo, where a train travelling to Fayoum hit the rear of a stationary service bound for Aswan. More than 70 injured people were discharged after treatment.

Written by AI from 3 sourcesUpdated

What’s new: The reported injury toll has risen to at least 125, and the Health Ministry says more than 70 injured people have been discharged.

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  • Seven people were killed and at least 125 injured when two trains collided in al-Ayyat district, Giza province, south of Cairo, officials said. The GuardianCityNews

  • The Health Ministry said more than 70 of the injured had been discharged after receiving treatment. The conductor of one train was among those killed. CityNews

  • The Cairo–Aswan train was stationary on the same track when a train heading to Fayoum struck its rear, according to officials. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi ordered a prompt investigation. PBS NewsHourThe Guardian