At least 20 dead after Egyptian train station fire

Cairo authorities say the death toll is likely to rise after a fire at the city's main train station killed at least 20 people.

A burnt-out train engine rests on tracks at the main train station in Cairo, Egypt Source: EPA/MOHAMED HOSSAM

At least 20 people have been killed and 50 injured when a train smashed into a barrier at Cairo's main train station, causing an explosion and a fire, state television and witnesses said.

Transport Minister Hisham Arafat resigned after the incident and there are reports that authorities have arrested the train driver.

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