A train collision in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Minya on Sunday has left one dead and 20 other injuries.
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that 19 of the injured from the train collision have recovered and been discharged from Minya General Hospital. Others remain under treatment.
Rescue teams continue to work at the accident site.
On Sunday morning, the ministry dispatched 23 ambulances to the scene. Initial reports indicated 20 injuries: 19 were taken to Minya General Hospital, and one to Minya University Hospital. Injuries range from bruises and abrasions to external wounds, with ongoing assessments by doctors.
The collision occurred near the village of Maqousa, causing two carriages to fall into the Ibrahimiya Canal. The Egyptian Railways Authority has halted train traffic on the Upper Egypt line until the site is cleared.
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