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At least 32 dead in Egypt train collision, Bahrain King condoles

Agencies | Cairo

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

At least 32 people are dead after two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, according to Egyptian state television.

The collision took place in the southern province of Sohag on Friday, causing some carriages to derail, Egyptian media said.

According to dpa, sixty-six others were injured in the accident, the broadcaster added, citing the Health Ministry added.

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of condolences to the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, over the victims of the train collision in the city of Sohag.

HM the King extended deepest condolences and sympathy to the Egyptian President, people and the victims’ families, praying to Allah the Almighty to rest the souls of the deceased in eternal peace, bless the wounded with a speedy recovery and protect Egypt and its brotherly people from all evil.