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T¼rkiye Extends Condolences Over Fatal Train Accident in Egypt

Giza:T¼rkiye expressed its condolences following a tragic train accident in Giza, Egypt, which occurred on Sunday and resulted in the loss of several lives.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Turkish Foreign Ministry released an official statement expressing deep sorrow over the incident, which took place on November 8. The statement conveyed wishes for Allah's mercy upon those who perished, extended condolences to their families and the people of Egypt, and wished for a speedy recovery for the injured.

The accident claimed the lives of seven passengers and injured 112 others. It involved several train cars derailing and overturning in Giza province, northern Egypt, as reported by the Health Ministry. The incident happened near the village of Gerza in the Al-Ayyat district, along the Cairo-Aswan agricultural road.

The Egyptian National Railways provided further details, stating that train No. 134, traveling from Giza to Fayoum, collided with the rear of Cairo-Aswan train No. 2010 between Kafr Ammar and Al-Riqqa stations, leading to the derailment of several cars.