CAIRO — Twenty people were injured Sunday after a train collision in Egypt's Minya Province caused two carriages to fall into an irrigation canal, Egyptian authorities said.

The Egyptian National Railways (ENR) stated that the accident occurred when one train collided with the rear of another that was traveling from Aswan to Cairo between Abu Qurqas and Minya. The impact derailed two carriages from the second train, sending them into the Ibrahimiyah Canal.

In response, ENR deployed emergency equipment and cranes to the scene. The remaining part of the train was separated from the derailed carriages and resumed its journey to Cairo, though further details were not immediately available.

Egypt’s Health Ministry reported that the collision took place on Sunday morning, prompting an increase in medical readiness at nearby hospitals.

Twenty-three ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and initial examinations indicated that the injuries were mostly minor, including bruises, abrasions, and superficial wounds. No fatalities have been reported, and doctors continue to assess the injured.

Egypt has been making efforts in recent years to improve the safety of its railway system, focusing on upgrading infrastructure, equipment, and workforce training. Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir has noted that around 2.5 million people use Egypt’s railways daily. — Agencies