Egypt's transport minister resigns following a deadly train crash in Cairo that killed at least 25 - cabinet statement
Rescue workers and people are seen after a fire caused deaths and injuries at the main train station in Cairo, Egypt, February 27, 2019.
The explosion and fire blasted through people on the platform in the busy Ramses Station in downtown Cairo. A surveillance video showed the moment of impact when the car barrelled past men and women walking by who are then engulfed in flames and smoke. Egypt General Prosecutor Nabil Sadek ordered an extensive investigation and sent a team of investigators to the station.
Prime Minister Madbouli said authorities must determine "who caused the accident and hold that person accountable." He promised "harsh punishment" for the culprits.Egypt's railway system has a history of badly maintained equipment and poor management. Official figures show that 1,793 train accidents took place in 2017 across the country.
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