Coptic Orthodox Church expresses condolences after fatal train collision in Al-Ayat
The Church offered sympathy to families of seven people killed in the accident and praised state efforts to support the injured.
Key points
- Seven people died in a train collision accident in the Al-Ayat area of Giza Governorate.
- The Coptic Orthodox Church, led by Pope Tawadros II, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased.
- The Church praised state agencies for supporting the injured and investigating the accident's causes.
The Coptic Orthodox Church expressed condolences to the families of seven people who died in a train collision in Al-Ayat, according to Masrawy and Youm7.
The Church, headed by Pope Tawadros II, offered sympathy to the families of those killed in the accident in the Al-Ayat area of Giza Governorate, Youm7 reported. The Church also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the collision.
State response
The Church expressed appreciation for the efforts of state agencies and sectors acting under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to provide support to the injured, their relatives, and the families of the deceased, Masrawy reported.
According to Youm7, the Church also noted that work is being done to investigate the causes and circumstances of the accident to prevent such incidents from happening again.
The Church stated a prayer for God to protect the leadership and people of Egypt and to guide the country toward progress and construction, Masrawy reported.