Cairo, November 2026 : The death toll from a collision between two trains in Egypt's Giza governorate has risen to seven, while 112 people have been injured, the country's Ministry of Health and Population said on Monday.
In an official statement, the ministry said 45 injured passengers had been discharged from hospitals after their conditions improved and they received the necessary medical treatment. Seven more patients were expected to be released soon, while the remaining injured continued to receive treatment under medical observation.
Emergency services were mobilised immediately after the accident, with 72 ambulances deployed for rescue, evacuation and transportation of victims. The injured were shifted to several hospitals in Giza and the neighbouring Beni Suef governorate.
Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar directed medical facilities in both governorates to remain on high alert and ensure that all necessary medical assistance and emergency services were provided to the victims.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said he was closely monitoring developments following the accident. In a message posted on Facebook, he expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The President also directed relevant government agencies to ensure proper medical care for all victims and conduct a swift investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision. He said anyone found responsible for negligence would be held accountable.
According to the Egyptian National Railways Authority, the accident occurred between Kafr Ammar and Al-Raqqa stations in Giza. A train operating on the Giza-Fayoum route struck the rear of another train travelling on the Cairo-Aswan route.
The railway authority said emergency response teams and cranes had been dispatched to the accident site to remove the damaged carriages and clear the tracks. Efforts were also underway to restore train services in both directions as quickly as possible.
The collision has once again drawn attention to safety concerns surrounding Egypt's railway network, which has faced persistent problems involving ageing infrastructure, outdated equipment and management deficiencies. Railway accidents have repeatedly raised questions about maintenance standards and operational safety in the country.
One of Egypt's deadliest railway disasters occurred in 2002, when a fire broke out on a Cairo-Luxor passenger train in the Ayyat district of Giza, killing more than 380 people.
Authorities are expected to investigate the latest collision to determine how the two trains came into contact and whether safety procedures were followed.
