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Train derailment in Egypt claims three lives while injuring 103

Africanews · 18 days ago
Africanews
Africanews
18 days ago

The incident occurred when seven carriages of train No. 1935, traveling from Marsa Matrouh to Alexandria, derailed between Fouka and Galal stations due to track subsidence.

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  • Three people died and 103 were injured after a train derailed in Marsa Matrouh Governorate. 8s
  • Seven carriages derailed between Fuka and Galal stations, with two overturning. 18s
  • Over 50 ambulances responded and hospitals were placed on high alert. 29s
  • A technical committee was formed to investigate the cause of the derailment. 47s
  • The incident comes amid concerns over rail safety, with 220 rail accidents reported in 2024. 1m 13s
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