Passenger train derails in Egypt's Giza; at least 64 injured
Several carriages of a passenger train on the Cairo–Aswan line overturned in Giza governorate on Sunday, injuring at least 64 people, Egypt's Health Ministry said.
Several carriages of a passenger train overturned in Egypt's Giza governorate on Sunday, injuring at least 64 people, the country's Health Ministry said, according to The National.
The train was travelling on the Cairo–Aswan line when the carriages derailed near the Gerza junction, in the Ayat district south of Cairo, the ministry said. It said 52 ambulances were sent to the scene. Fifty-four of the injured were taken to Al Wasta Hospital in neighbouring Beni Suef and 10 to Al Ayyat Hospital in Giza.
Some local media reported higher figures, of more than 120 injured, and a few outlets mentioned deaths. These reports had not been confirmed by officials at the time of writing.
The cause of the derailment is not yet known. Ahram Online reported that an investigation is under way to establish the circumstances, and Egyptian prosecutors have opened an inquiry. Rail traffic on the line was reported suspended in both directions.
The toll may change as more information becomes available. This story is being updated.