--- title: "Train Collision Near Giza: At Least Seven Dead and 112 Injured in Egypt" description: "Two passenger trains collided in the Al-Ayat area of Giza Governorate, Egypt. According to the Ministry of Health, at least seven people were killed and 112 injured; the president ordered an investigation." date: 2026-11-08T23:39:53.509Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/egypt-train-collision-giza-seven-dead tags: [egypt, train-accident, giza, railway-safety, casualties] author: "Roman V." publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Train Collision Near Giza: At Least Seven Dead and 112 Injured in Egypt ![Passenger trains derailed after a collision in Egypt, with rescuers and locals working at the crash site](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/08/egipt-stolknovenie-dvuh-poezdov-giza/egipt-stolknovenie-dvuh-poezdov-giza-1.webp) ## Key Points - Two passenger trains collided in the Al-Ayat area of Giza Governorate: one from Giza to Fayoum and another from Cairo to Aswan. - According to the Egyptian Ministry of Health, at least seven people died and 112 were injured, with some victims already discharged. - 72 ambulances were dispatched for the evacuation, and the wounded were taken to three hospitals. - President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ordered an urgent investigation and accountability for those responsible. On Sunday, November 8, a major railway accident occurred in Egypt: two passenger trains collided in the Al-Ayat area of Giza Governorate, south of Cairo. According to the country's Ministry of Health, at least seven people died as a result of the incident, and another 112 sustained injuries. Some of the victims have already been discharged from hospitals after receiving medical care, but official figures may still be updated as new information arrives from medical facilities. ### Circumstances of the Collision According to Egyptian Railways, two trains on different routes were involved in the collision: a train traveling from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of another train moving from Cairo to Aswan. As a result of the impact, several carriages derailed; the exact number of damaged and derailed carriages has not been specified in official reports. At the scene, deformed and displaced carriages can be seen, along with scattered debris and vegetation uprooted along with the soil at the moment of the derailment. ### Scale of Consequences and Evacuation To evacuate passengers and assist the injured, 72 ambulances were dispatched to the accident site. The wounded were taken to three hospitals where they are receiving medical care. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Health, seven people died and 112 sustained injuries of varying severity; some of the victims have already been discharged. Rescue services continue working at the scene, clearing the wreckage of damaged carriages and taking measures to restore rail traffic on this section. ### Authorities' Reaction Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ordered an urgent investigation into the circumstances of the collision. The head of state also instructed authorities to provide the injured with necessary medical assistance and to hold accountable anyone found responsible during the investigation. The official causes of the accident had not been announced at the time of publication and will be determined as part of the probe. ### Context: Railway Accidents Worldwide The incident in Egypt comes against the backdrop of a series of major railway accidents in other countries. Previously, a massive accident was reported in Spain, where two high-speed trains derailed, as well as the derailment of an Interoceanic train in Mexico carrying about 250 people, which left at least 13 dead and up to 100 injured at the time. These events once again raise questions about railway transport safety and infrastructure conditions on key trunk lines. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Два пассажирских поезда столкнулись в Египте: семеро погибших и более ста - пострадали](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/dva-pasazhirski-potyagi-zitknulisya-egipti-1794178983.html) - Primary source: 7 dead, 112 injured, Al-Ayat area, Giza-Fayoum and Cairo-Aswan routes, 72 ambulances, 3 hospitals, el-Sisi's directive. - [В Египте столкнулись два пассажирских поезда: 7 погибших, более 100 пострадавших](https://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2026/11/08/8061842/) - Matches in figures, location, routes, and authorities' reaction. - [В Египте столкнулись два пассажирских поезда: десятки пострадавших и погибшие](https://mig.com.ua/ru/v-ehypte-stolknulys-dva-passazhyrskykh-poezda-desiatky-postradavshykh-y-pohybshye/) - Matches all key facts; source of figures is the Egyptian Ministry of Health. - [Катастрофа в Египте рядом с Гизой: более 120 ранены и семь погибли при столкновении поездов](https://rtvi.com/news/katastrofa-v-egipte-ryadom-s-gizoj-bolee-120-raneny-i-sem-pogibli-pri-stolknovenii-poezdov/) - Confirms 7 dead and over 120 injured, citing Masrawy and the Ministry of Health. ## FAQ ### Where and when did the accident happen? On Sunday, November 8, in the Al-Ayat area of Giza Governorate, south of Cairo. ### How many people were injured? According to the Egyptian Ministry of Health, at least seven people died and another 112 were injured; some victims have already been discharged. ### Which trains were involved in the collision? A train from Giza to Fayoum crashed into the rear of a train traveling from Cairo to Aswan. ### What actions did the authorities take? President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ordered an urgent investigation, medical aid for victims, and accountability for those responsible.