Egyptian trail ‘hell’ fire kills at least 342
At least 342 people died today when an overcrowded Egyptian train caught fire and carried on speeding down the line.
More than 100 people were still feared to be trapped on board, police said.
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SUBSCRIBEAt least 342 people died today when an overcrowded Egyptian train caught fire and carried on speeding down the line.
More than 100 people were still feared to be trapped on board, police said.
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