Egypt PM promises harsh punishment for fire that has killed at least 25

Egypt's Prime Minister has promised harsh punishement when responsibility is determined.

Wed, 27 Feb, 2019 - 10:51

A speeding train has crashed into a barrier at Cairo’s main railway station, causing its fuel tank to explode and triggering a huge fire that left at least 25 people dead, officials said.

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Courts Egypt Train Fire Place: Cairo Place: Ramsis station Place: Ramsis Place: Egypt Place: Mediterranean Place: Alexandria Person: prime minister Person: Mohammed Said Person: Mustafa Madbouli Person: president Person: Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi Person: el-Sissi Organisation: Egypt Organisation: Cairo Railway hospital Organisation: Press Association

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