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Disaster · El Ayyat, Egypt ·

Two trains collide south of Cairo

Two passenger trains collided at El Ayyat, killing seven and injuring 125. Repairs began Monday. Lawmakers call for accountability from the transport minister.

Why it matters

It renews calls to overhaul Egypt's old rail network.

Background

Egypt has had repeated train accidents.

The story so far

  1. Two trains collide south of Cairo
  2. Two trains collide south of Cairo

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