At least four people were killed and dozens more injured when two trains collided near Giza in Egypt on Sunday, according to the BBC. The country's health ministry confirmed the death toll, and reports put the number of injured at 88.
Health Minister Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar is following the aftermath of the crash, the ministry said in a statement. He has directed every health facility in the Giza and Beni Suef governorates to step up their readiness and to give the injured all the medical and emergency care they need.
The ministry said those hurt in the collision suffered bruises, broken limbs, pelvis and vertebrae injuries, and cuts to the head and face.
The crash happened near Giza, close to the capital, Cairo, and drew wide coverage from international outlets including CNN, The Telegraph and The Independent. The BBC reported the collision and the casualty figures, while the health ministry provided the details on the injured and the medical response.
Egypt's rail network has a long record of serious accidents, and Sunday's collision adds to concerns about transport safety in the country. The health ministry's statement focused on the treatment of the wounded rather than the cause of the crash.
Officials have not yet said what led the two trains to collide. What to watch next: whether investigators release a cause for the collision and whether the confirmed death toll changes as rescue and medical work continues.
