Multiple fatalities and numerous injuries reported in another train collision in Egypt

In Egypt, a train crash occurred between Alexandria and the province of Marsa Matruh, resulting in at least three fatalities and approximately 100 injuries. The accident was reportedly caused by a depression along the train tracks.

The Egyptian Ministry of Health described the incident as a "tragic accident". Thirty ambulances were deployed to care for the injured and transport them to hospitals. No further details were given about the current state of the injured individuals.

The authority that manages the railway in Egypt is the Egyptian National Railway (ENR). Repair works on the tracks are delayed and urgently needed to rehabilitate existing lines due to frequent train accidents. The condition of Egypt's railway network, one of the oldest in Africa and the Middle East, spanning approximately 10,000 kilometers, is often neglected, with long-overdue repair work being delayed.

Inadequate training of train personnel is sometimes cited as a cause of accidents on Egypt's railway network. No information was provided about the cause of the poor condition of the railway network. Photos from Egyptian news sites show the derailed carriages in a ditch.

Meanwhile, in Hamm, a city where summer fun activities are taking place, city works crews are currently working on gas conversion projects. However, the city is currently experiencing high unemployment rates. No details about the nature of the summer fun activities in Hamm were provided, and no specific details about the current condition of the gas conversion project in Hamm were provided.

The tragedy in Egypt serves as a reminder of the urgent need for investment and improvement in Egypt's railway network. The ENR must prioritise safety and maintenance to prevent such accidents from happening again.

In a separate incident, it's worth noting that a severe train accident occurred in Egypt in 2002, resulting in over 360 fatalities. This underscores the importance of addressing the issues plaguing Egypt's railway network.

Multiple fatalities and numerous injuries reported in another train collision in Egypt