Train derailment in Egypt claims three lives while injuring 103
The incident occurred when seven carriages of train No. 1935, traveling from Marsa Matrouh to Alexandria, derailed between Fouka and Galal stations due to track subsidence.
READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/08/31/train-derailment-in-egypt-claims-three-lives-while-injuring-103
Subscribe on our Dailymotion channel and receive all the latest news from the continent.
Africanews is available in English and French. Website : www.africanews.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews
00:00In a tragic train accident in Matrou on August 30th, the Egyptian Ministry of Health has reported three fatalities and 103 injuries.
00:11The incident occurred when seven carriages travelling from Massa, Matrou to Alexandria derailed between Fouca and Galal stations due to truck subsistence.
00:22The derailment happened around 3.30pm in the local time in the desert area, causing two of the carriages to overturn.
00:29Hospitals throughout Matrou and nearby regions were placed on high alert, with over 50 ambulances dispatched to assist injured.
00:38By evening, 87 of those injured had been treated and discharged.
00:43Kamel El Wazir, the Minister of Transport, visited the scene and ordered the formation of a technical committee to investigate the cause of the derailment.
00:51He emphasized that anyone found responsible will face immediate dismissal.
00:56An emergency unit was also established to oversee the situation and assess the condition of the injured.
01:02Meanwhile, searches were still ongoing to identify any additional victims.
01:06The incident comes amid rising concerns about rail safety in Egypt, as 220 rail accidents were reported in 2024, resulting in 57 deaths.
01:17The victims found kiĹźi a concentric manifestation of the Eroiste of the
Be the first to comment