Egypt Train Derailment Injures 64 Near Giza; Health Ministry Dispatches 52 Ambulances

At least 64 individuals sustained injuries when several carriages of a passenger train derailed in Egypt's Giza governorate, the Health Ministry announced on Sunday. The incident occurred as the train was en route from Cairo to Aswan, with multiple carriages overturning near the Gerza junction in Giza, according to a statement from the ministry. In response, 52 ambulances were deployed to transport the injured. Fifty-four individuals were taken to Al Wasta Hospital in Beni Suef, while an additional 10 were transported to Al Ayyat Hospital in Giza. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar has directed hospitals and medical facilities in both Giza and Beni Suef to enhance their preparedness levels and ensure the provision of necessary emergency and medical care to those affected. The ministry affirmed its ongoing commitment to closely monitoring the condition of the injured and offering comprehensive medical support. Train accidents are a recurring issue in Egypt, despite significant investments, totaling billions of dollars, in modernizing the country's rail network in recent years. Primary causes often cited include human error at level crossings and signal malfunctions. A series of train accidents between 2020 and 2021 resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries. Egypt has been engaged in a multi-year effort to upgrade its transportation infrastructure, including modernizing trains and railway lines, as part of a program valued at billions of dollars.