Türkiye expresses condolences over deadly train accident in Egypt

Türkiye expressed condolences on Monday following a train accident in Giza, Egypt, on Sunday that resulted in loss of life.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives resulting from the train accident that occurred yesterday (8 November) in Giza, Egypt,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in an official statement.

“We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives, extend our condolences to their families and to the people of Egypt, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.”

Seven passengers were killed and 112 others injured Sunday after several passenger train cars derailed and overturned in Giza province in northern Egypt, the Health Ministry said.

The accident occurred near the village of Gerza in the Al-Ayyat district, along the Cairo-Aswan agricultural road.

The Egyptian National Railways said train No. 134, traveling from Giza to Fayoum, struck the rear of Cairo-Aswan train No. 2010 between Kafr Ammar and Al-Riqqa stations, causing several cars to derail.