Somalia Sends Condolences to Egypt After Deadly Train Crash

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia has expressed condolences to Egypt following a train collision in Giza that killed seven people and injured more than 100 others.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the country’s sympathy to the Egyptian government and people over the accident, which occurred on November 8, 2026.

“Somalia stands in solidarity with brotherly Egypt at this difficult time,” the ministry said, extending prayers for the victims and their families and wishing those injured a full and speedy recovery.

Egyptian authorities said the collision occurred in the Al-Ayyat district of Giza, south of Cairo, when a passenger train travelling from Giza to Fayoum struck the rear of another train heading from Cairo to Aswan.

The impact caused several carriages to derail. Egypt’s Health Ministry initially reported four deaths and 88 injuries, but the toll later rose to seven fatalities and 112 injured, according to subsequent updates.

Emergency services deployed 72 ambulances to transport casualties to nearby hospitals, while Egyptian authorities launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ordered a swift investigation and directed state agencies to provide medical care to the injured, saying anyone found responsible for negligence should be held accountable.

Somalia and Egypt maintain diplomatic relations and cooperate on regional and international issues. Mogadishu’s statement reaffirmed its solidarity with Cairo following the latest tragedy.