UAE expresses solidarity with Egypt over train collision

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The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Egypt following a collision between two trains in south of Cairo that killed 7 people and injured 112 others on Sunday.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to victims' families, Egypt and its people over this tragedy.

It also wished a speedy recovery for all those injured. 

According to the state railway authority, the incident occurred when a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum hit the back of another heading from Cairo to Aswan, derailing several carriages.

 

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