Esker-pades
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First heard on the BBC World Service, but there are also articles on the BBC news website and other news media outlets
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47384443
The Egyptian Transport Minister has resigned.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47384443
A train crashed into the buffers at the main station in Cairo. This caused the fuel tank to rupture, creating a serious fire. 25 people are confirmed dead, although this will probably rise given how busy the station was and how vicious the fire was.At least 20 people have been killed and 40 injured after a train crash sparked a large fire at Cairo's main railway station, Egyptian officials say.
The train hit a buffer stop near the end of a busy platform at Ramses Station, which is in the city centre.
The collision caused the train's fuel tank to explode, setting the platform and nearby buildings alight.
The cause of the crash is not yet clear, but only hours later Transport Minister Hisham Arafat resigned.
The Egyptian Transport Minister has resigned.
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