Egyptian media indicated that there were no injuries, according to sources from the Egyptian National Railways Authority, today, Tuesday. The authority stated that train number 810 “Kafr El-Sheikh – Cairo” collided with the concrete barrier at the end of platform number 3 at Misr Station in Ramses. It pointed out that the collision happened as the train was entering the station at the end of its journey, noting that the movement at the station was not affected by the incident.
According to the Egyptian newspaper “Al-Watan,” the authority’s leaders and the operation and maintenance officials moved to the accident site immediately after it occurred, noting that the locomotive was disconnected from the carriages and a technical inspection was initiated to determine the causes of the collision.
It explained that the locomotive and carriages are being examined to ensure their technical integrity, indicating that a technical committee has been formed to investigate the circumstances and take necessary measures to resume operations.
