Tragedy Sparks Anger: Residents Clash with Railway Guard

Residents in a town near Cairo attacked a railway guard after a train killed two children. The incident, at a crossing in Al-Ayat, saw the guard's post set ablaze. The children were reportedly on their way to school. Train accidents are frequent in Egypt, prompting government initiatives for improvement.

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.)