Death toll rises to 7, 112 injured in Egypt train collision

November 9, 2026

Cairo: The death toll in the collision between two trains in Egypt’s Giza province on Sunday has risen to 7, with 112 injured, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population.

According to the ministry, 45 of the injured have been discharged from the hospital after their condition improved and they received the necessary treatment. Seven other patients are also expected to be discharged soon. The remaining injured are undergoing treatment at the hospital and are under medical supervision.

According to the news agency Xinhua, the ministry had earlier reported that 72 ambulances were deployed in the relief and rescue operation. The injured were transported to various hospitals in Giza and the neighboring Beni Suef province.

Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar has instructed health centers in both provinces to remain on alert and provide all necessary medical and emergency care to the injured.

President expresses grief, orders investigation

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated on the social media platform Facebook that he is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the accident. He expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

The President has instructed the relevant government agencies to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured and to conduct a swift investigation into the accident. He stated that anyone found responsible for negligence will be prosecuted.

Train on the Giza-Faiyum route hits another train from behind

According to the Egyptian National Railway Authority, the accident occurred between Kafr Ammar and Al-Raqqa stations. A train traveling on the Giza-Faiyum route collided with another train on the Cairo-Aswan route from behind.

Following the accident, rescue teams and cranes were dispatched to the scene. Work began to clean up the damaged area and remove the remaining carriages, ensuring the resumption of rail services in both directions as soon as possible.

Egypt has experienced major train accidents before

Egypt’s railway network has long been plagued by problems such as outdated equipment and poor management. This has led to frequent train accidents in the country.

Egypt’s worst train accident occurred in 2002. A fire broke out on a train traveling from Cairo to Luxor in the Ayyat district of Giza, killing more than 380 people.