Deadly train collision in Egypt

Cairo, 26 Oct-(ANA)-Rescuers using heavy lifting equipment have untangled the wreckage of two passenger trains which crashed near Cairo, killing at least 18 people.

Officials said at least 50 people were also injured.

The trains collided at Al-Ayyat in Giza, 50km (31 miles) south of the Egyptian capital.

The accident happened when a train heading to Fayoum stopped after apparently hitting an animal, and a second train went into the back of it.

The second train, destined for Assiut in upper Egypt, badly damaged its front carriages on impact, crushing the rear carriages of the train in front.

The military was brought in to help emergency services work through the night searching for bodies and injured passengers.

Subsequent pictures from the scene showed the mangled wreckage of the two trains moved from the track by heavy lifting machinery. (ANA)

FA/ANA/26 October 2009---