Egypt Train Collision Kills Seven, Injures 112 in Crash South of Cairo

Egypt Train Collision Kills Seven, Injures 112 in Crash South of Cairo
A deadly train collision south of Egypt’s capital, Cairo, has killed seven people and injured 112 others, raising fresh concerns about railway safety in the North African country.
The accident happened on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in the Al-Ayyat district of Giza Governorate, approximately 76 kilometres south of Cairo.
According to Egypt’s railway authority, a passenger train travelling from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of another train travelling from Cairo to the southern city of Aswan. The impact caused several carriages to derail.
##The Egyptian Health Ministry confirmed that seven people died and 112 others sustained injuries. Reuters reported that the injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for medical attention.
The injuries included fractures, head wounds and other serious injuries. Some patients were discharged after receiving treatment, while others remained under medical supervision.
##Government Orders Urgent Investigation
Following the accident, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed concern and ordered government agencies to provide necessary medical assistance to the victims.
He also directed officials to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and ensure that anyone found responsible for negligence would be held accountable.
Egypt's Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed that investigations were underway to establish the technical causes of the crash.
Meanwhile, the railway authority deployed emergency response teams, cranes and heavy equipment to remove the wreckage and restore normal train services along the Cairo–Upper Egypt railway line. However, officials did not immediately provide a timeline for the restoration.
##Fresh Concerns Over Railway Safety
The collision has renewed concerns about the safety of Egypt's railway network, one of the oldest and largest in the region.
Despite significant government investment in railway modernisation, the country has experienced several deadly train accidents over the years.
One of its worst railway disasters occurred in 2002, when a fire swept through an overcrowded passenger train, killing more than 360 people.
The latest collision has once again highlighted the importance of railway maintenance, effective safety systems and proper operational procedures to protect passengers.
As investigations continue, families of the victims and the wider public will be looking for answers about what caused the collision and what measures authorities will introduce to prevent similar tragedies.