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Egyptians call for transport minister’s resignation after deadly train crash

‘I’m not used to running away, and I’ll never run away’.

Egypt’s transport minister addressed online calls for his resignation saying he won’t step down following a deadly train collision which left at least 19 dead and 185 injured, according to a revised official toll.
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