In a tragic incident, the collision of two trains in Giza Governorate, Egypt, resulted in the death of 7 people and injuries to 88 others. This collision occurred on the Cairo-Aswan agricultural route near the Gerza intersection. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and ordered the care of the injured and an investigation into the causes of the incident.
Details of the Incident and Response
According to the Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt, several train carriages derailed after the collision. The incident occurred as two trains collided near the Kafr Ammar and Al-Raqqa stations. Immediately after the incident, rescue operations began, and 72 ambulances were dispatched to the scene to transport the injured to nearby hospitals.
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The Ministry of Health announced that 49 of the injured were transferred to El-Wasta Hospital, 29 to El-Ayyat Hospital, and 10 to Atfih Hospital. Additionally, four bodies were discovered, including two at El-Wasta Hospital, one at Atfih Hospital, and one at the scene of the incident.
Presidential Orders and Future Actions
Abdel Ghaffar, the Minister of Health and Population, instructed all health centers in Giza and Beni Suef Governorates to increase their preparedness and ensure that all medical and emergency needs of the injured are met. He also emphasized the need for close monitoring of the injured patients' conditions and providing comprehensive medical services.
Following this incident, President El-Sisi called for a comprehensive investigation into the causes of the collision and accountability in cases of negligence. In a message on social media platform X, he stated: "I am deeply concerned about the consequences of this collision and extend my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, along with wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured."
Officials also announced that an investigation into the collision has begun, and all aspects will be thoroughly examined. It is expected that following this investigation, responsible officials will face severe legal consequences if found negligent.
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