Egyptian trains collide, many casualties reported

CAIRO, Aug 21 (Reuters) Two trains collided in the Nile Delta north of the Egyptian capital Cairo today and there were many casualties, police and health ministry sources said.

The accident took place about 7 a.m. local time (0400 GMT) near the town of Qalyoub, about 20 km (12 miles) north of Cairo, they said.

One of the trains derailed and overturned, one of the health ministry sources said. Ambulances and rescue workers are on the way to the site, the sources added.

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