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Train disaster in Egypt: 1 dead, 20+ injured.

Train disaster in Egypt: 1 dead, 20+ injured.

Tragedy struck in southern Egypt as a locomotive crashed into the back of a Cairo-bound passenger train, resulting in one fatality and injuries to 20 others. This incident marks the second train crash to occur in the North African country within a month.

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One person has been killed and 20 others have been injured after a train crash. (AP)

Following the collision in Minya province, the two railway carriages plunged into the water. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash while footage shows the partially submerged train cars.

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People stand by the wreckage after a locomotive crashed into the tail of the Cairo-bound passenger train. (AP)

Train derailments are a common occurrence in Egypt due to mismanagement and an aging railway system. The government has initiated plans to improve the rail network, with billions allocated for renovation in recent years.

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