Tunisia orders probe into collision between two trains injuring 33 people
At least 33 people were injured in a two trains collision in the south of the Tunisian capital on Thursday, Tunisian Radio Mosaique reported.
The Injured were transferred to two hospitals for medical care, Mosaique said.
For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.
State news TAP said a passenger train collided with a stationary train near Megrine Riadh station in the Tunisian capital, according to Hassen Miaadi, spokesperson for the Tunisian National Railway Company.
More than 10 ambulances and several rescue teams were deployed to the site and an investigation was initiated to determine the cause of the collision.
Read more: Tunisia’s central bank governor says some countries will lend financial support
Also Read
-
US criticizes Tunisia press crackdown
“We also urge Tunisia’s president and new prime minister to respond to the Tunisian people’s call for a clear roadmap for a return to a transparent democratic process involving civil society and diverse political voices,” Price said. North Africa -
Tunisia’s central bank governor says some countries will lend financial support
Tunisia’s central bank governor said on Thursday that some countries friendly to Tunisia will help it through its financial crisis, a day after the ... North Africa -
Tunisia police seize equipment used by pro-Ennahda TV
Tunisian security forces on Wednesday seized broadcasting equipment used by an unlicensed television station close to the Ennahda party, the country’s ... North Africa -
Supporters of Tunisian president protest ‘coup’ accusations
Thousands of supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied rallied in the capital on Sunday to show their backing for his suspension of parliament and ... North Africa -
France’s Macron discussed Tunisia situation with President Saied
French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the political situation in Tunisia with President Kais Saied, and Saied told Macron that a new government ... World News -
Tunisia’s Ghannouchi says parliament in session, defying president
Tunisia’s parliament speaker Rached Ghannouchi on Friday declared the assembly in session and urged lawmakers to resume work, defying President Kais ... North Africa -
Tunisia police block MPs’ access to suspended parliament amid political crisis
Security forces deployed heavily around Tunisia’s parliament on Friday to block MPs demanding access to the legislature, whose activities were ... North Africa
