Egypt Train Collision Kills 3 and Injures Dozens in Nile Delta

Two passenger trains collided in Zagazig, resulting in multiple casualties and highlighting ongoing issues with Egypt's aging railway system.

The collision occurred in the city of Zagazig, the capital of Sharqiya province, on Saturday.
At least three people, including two children, were killed, and between 29 to 49 others were injured.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with injured passengers being treated at Al-Ahrar and Zagazig hospitals.
Egypt's railway system, which serves millions of passengers annually, has a history of deadly accidents due to aging infrastructure and mismanagement.
The government has been working on initiatives to modernize the rail network, with significant investment announced in recent years.