A chaotic scene unfolded in southern Egypt early Sunday when a locomotive slammed into the tail of a Cairo-bound passenger train, sending two carriages plunging into a canal 🌊. The collision occurred in Minya province, 270km south of the capital, according to local authorities.
Emergency crews raced to the site, with Egypt\u2019s Health Ministry confirming at least 20 hospitalized injuries 🚑. Local outlet Cairo 24 reported one fatality recovered from the wreckage, while rescue operations continued.
\u201cThe cause remains under investigation,\u201d stated railway officials, as social media footage circulated showing twisted metal near irrigation waterways – a stark reminder of transportation challenges in the region 🚂⚠️.
This marks Egypt\u2019s latest rail incident, renewing discussions about infrastructure safety. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
