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At least 11 killed, 98 injured in Egypt as train derails
CNN ^ | Sun April 18, 2021 | Magdy Samaan, Sharif Paget and Sarah El Sirgany

Posted on 04/18/2021 6:08:10 PM PDT by BenLurkin

More than 50 ambulances were dispatched by the Ministry of Health to rescue the injured from the crash. The Egyptian Railways Authority said it was still investigating why the train, which was heading from Cairo to Mansoura, derailed.

Most of the injuries were minor or moderate, with only a few critical cases, Khaled Megahed, a health ministry spokesman, told a local TV station. Video posted on social media showed the victims and the injured passengers scattered along the railway line, next to the overturned train cars. Sounds of distress could also be heard.

Train movement has stopped in the East Delta.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Travel
KEYWORDS: derails; egypt; train

1 posted on 04/18/2021 6:08:10 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

Reardon steel?


2 posted on 04/18/2021 6:09:39 PM PDT by Captain7seas (Don't resist, after all you will get a free shower.)
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To: BenLurkin

“...it was still investigating why the train, which was heading from Cairo to Mansoura, derailed.”

Technology from the 1800s ?


3 posted on 04/18/2021 6:10:20 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: BenLurkin

Sabotage? Lack of proper maintenance? Worn-out parts?


4 posted on 04/18/2021 6:12:21 PM PDT by Jyotishi (Seeking the truth, a fact at a time.)
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To: BenLurkin

I’ve been on Egyptian trains.

Usually, an interesting ride, especially at 3:00 a.m. and downing a bottle or two of Egyptian wine.

When the train stops on a village, the locals start banging on the side of the train.

There comes a moment when you hope the train tumbles down a ravine.


5 posted on 04/18/2021 6:19:30 PM PDT by Meatspace
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To: BenLurkin
I'm surprised at such a low death toll...


6 posted on 04/18/2021 6:42:55 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (The Weak Never Started, The Cowards fail along the way, Only the Strong Survive)
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To: BenLurkin

Systemic train violence?


7 posted on 04/18/2021 6:50:09 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this?)
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To: rktman

Trump’s fault!


8 posted on 04/18/2021 8:02:55 PM PDT by 17th Miss Regt
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To: 17th Miss Regt

Thanks Captain Obvious. 😂😂😂😂😂👍


9 posted on 04/18/2021 8:05:55 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this?)
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To: BenLurkin

Better outlaw trains.


10 posted on 04/18/2021 8:21:11 PM PDT by bigbob
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To: BenLurkin

May we safely assume that all the dead were mooselimbs?

If so, where’s the down side?


11 posted on 04/18/2021 8:26:43 PM PDT by Graybeard58 (The China virus doesn't scare me, Venezuelaism does.)
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To: BenLurkin

The gov’t should blame it on the jihadists, do a roundup, and shoot them all.


12 posted on 04/18/2021 11:13:23 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: Captain7seas
Rearden not Reardon.
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13 posted on 04/18/2021 11:33:14 PM PDT by Radix (Natural Born Citizens have Citizen parents )
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