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Train Collision In Egypt’s Giza Kills Four, Injures 88

Channels Television's headline. Reported by Channels Television, The Globe and Mail.

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What Channels Television reported

Authorities said they had launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, which occurred in Giza's Al-Ayyat area, the site of Egypt's worst-ever rail disaster.

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Train Collision In Egypt’s Giza Kills Four, Injures 88. Authorities said they had launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, which occurred in Giza's Al-Ayyat area, the site of Egypt's worst-ever rail disaster. Covered by 2 publications. Channels Television: Train Collision In Egypt’s Giza Kills Four, Injures 88. The Globe and Mail: Train crash in Egypt’s Giza province kills four, injures 88, authorities say.

Who is covering it

  1. Channels Television Nigeria Train Collision In Egypt’s Giza Kills Four, Injures 88 Authorities said they had launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, which occurred in Giza's Al-Ayyat area, the site of Egypt's worst-ever rail disaster. 1 h ago · Tier 2
  2. The Globe and Mail Canada Train crash in Egypt’s Giza province kills four, injures 88, authorities say President al-Sisi orders investigation, says anyone found negligent should be held accountable 4 h ago · Tier 3

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