Politics
Train Derailment in Egypt Injures 14, Investigation Underway
July 13, 2026 at 06:10 PM
Coverage
The Egyptian National Railways Authority has reported a train derailment in Gharbia governorate, injuring 14 passengers.
- The accident occurred at 7:50 AM on Saturday as passenger train No. 450 from Damanhur to Tanta entered Mahalla Ruh station.
- The first wheel of the carriage behind the locomotive derailed, causing injuries to 14 people, according to the authority.
- The authority deployed emergency teams, cranes, and technical equipment to the site to restore the carriage to the tracks.
- The authority formed a technical committee to investigate the causes of the derailment and take necessary measures.