A tragic train derailment in Egypt has left three people dead and more than 100 injured.
The train, which was traveling from Marsa Matruh on the northern coast to Cairo, went off the tracks on Saturday. Seven carriages derailed, with two overturning, causing chaos and panic among passengers.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Officials confirmed that all three victims’ bodies are now with prosecutors.
Egypt’s transport and railway authorities have launched an investigation to determine what caused the derailment. They promised that anyone found responsible will face consequences. Technical teams are already working to clear the wreckage and restore service.
The country’s health minister visited the crash site and later checked on patients in hospital, offering condolences to families of the victims and wishing the injured a full recovery.
Rail accidents are sadly not uncommon in Egypt, often linked to poor infrastructure and limited investment. One of the deadliest incidents occurred in 2002, when a fire on a train killed more than 370 people.