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Tragedy Sparks Anger: Residents Clash with Railway Guard

Tragedy Sparks Anger: Residents Clash with Railway Guard An outburst of community anger unfolded in a town near Cairo on Monday after a tragic train accident claimed the lives of two children. Residents of Bilaydah, a neighborhood in Al-Ayat, blamed the railway guard stationed at a nearby crossing.The incident occurred as the children attempted to traverse an area that was not designated for pedestrian crossing, resulting in their untimely deaths. In the aftermath, the guard’s post was attacked, culminating in a blaze, according to Egyptian National Railways.The collision occurred amidst ongoing concerns over railway safety in Egypt, where accidents are not uncommon. In response to increasing fatalities, authorities have launched initiatives aimed at modernizing the aging railway infrastructure.

An outburst of community anger unfolded in a town near Cairo on Monday after a tragic train accident claimed the lives of two children. Residents of Bilaydah, a neighborhood in Al-Ayat, blamed the railway guard stationed at a nearby crossing. The incident occurred as the children attempted to traverse an area that was not designated for pedestrian crossing, resulting in their untimely deaths.

In the aftermath, the guard's post was attacked, culminating in a blaze, according to Egyptian National Railways. The collision occurred amidst ongoing concerns over railway safety in Egypt, where accidents are not uncommon. In response to increasing fatalities, authorities have launched initiatives aimed at modernizing the aging railway infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies.).