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Passenger trains crash in Egypt, killing 7 and injuring 125, authorities say
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- A train crash in Egypt's al-Ayyat district killed seven people and injured 125 when one train struck the rear of another, causing derailment; 71 injured have been discharged after treatment.
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