Train collision in al-Ayyat, Egypt
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Egyptian Transportation Ministry, Health Ministry, President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi
al-Ayyat, Giza province, Egypt
November 8, 2026
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Two trains collided south of Cairo, Egypt, in the al-Ayyat district. At least four people were killed and 88 others were injured. The collision involved a train heading to Fayoum and one heading to Aswan. President el-Sissi has ordered an investigation into the incident.
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