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Collision of two trains in Egypt kills at least seven
Publication: World news | The Guardian
Author: Associated Press
Source published: 08/11/2026, 16:38:57 UTC
Briefing created: 08/11/2026, 19:03:51 UTC
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Briefings
An unspecified train collision in al-Ayyat district, Giza province, Egypt, resulted in at least seven fatalities and over 100 injuries. The crash occurred on Sunday between a train heading to Fayoum and one to Aswan, approximately 30 miles south of Cairo, according to the Egyptian transport ministry.
Key points
- A train traveling to Fayoum collided with a train heading to Aswan in al-Ayyat district, Giza province, resulting in at least seven deaths and more than 100 injuries.
- The crash happened on Sunday, approximately 30 miles south of Cairo, as reported by the Egyptian transport ministry.
Context
The incident occurred in al-Ayyat district, Giza province, Egypt, where a train destined for Fayoum province crashed into the rear of another train heading to Aswan province. The crash took place on Sunday, approximately 30 miles south of Cairo, according to the Egyptian transport ministry.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to official statements from the Egyptian transport ministry regarding the crash location, date, and casualty count. Specific details about the trains, the exact time of the collision, and the identities of the victims are not provided in the source.
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