Dual bomb attacks in Egypt injure at least 14
The first IED went off at Ramses Station in central Cairo, injuring at least eight people - the second hit outside Helwan University
Ramses Station is the main station connecting Cairo to towns across Egypt (Wikicommons)
Published date: 13 February 2015 05:00 GMT
|
Last update: 9 years 9 months ago
An improvised explosive device detonated in Cairo's main train station on Thursday afternoon.
So far, it is known that eight people were injured, according to Sky News Arabia.
The IED went off in the carriage of a train stopped on Platform 2 at Ramses Station.
Ramses Station is the main station connecting the capital Cairo to towns across Egypt via long-distance rail lines.
In a separate incident on Thursday, an IED went off outside Helwan University some 20 kilometres north of Cairo.
Casualties remain unclear, but Sky News Arabia reports that six police officers were injured in the blast.
New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch
Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters
Middle East Eye delivers independent and unrivalled coverage and analysis of the Middle East, North Africa and beyond. To learn more about republishing this content and the associated fees, please fill out this form. More about MEE can be found here.
