Train crash kills 37

At least 37 people were killed in a crash between a train and several vehicles at a level crossing in northern Egypt yesterday.



At least 40 more people were injured in the crash near Marsa Matruh, about 270 miles northwest of the capital Cairo.



Security officials said a truck failed to stop at the crossing and pushed several waiting vehicles into the path of the oncoming train.



An investigation into the crash has since been launched.



Approximately 6,000 people are killed each year during road accidents in the country.



Many of the crashes are due to reckless driving, poor road and vehicle maintenance and lack of enforcement of traffic regulations.