GAZA (PIC)– The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas extended its condolences and sympathy to the Egyptian people and leadership over the death of 47 children in a painful train accident in the village of Alhuatka in Assiut Governorate while on their way to school.

Egyptian security officials stated that 47 nursery school children were killed on Saturday when a train ploughed into their bus in the central Egyptian province of Assiut.

“The deaths have now reached 47. There are 13 children injured but none of them critically” Governor Yehya Keshk said.

The railway network’s poor safety record stems largely from lack of maintenance and poor management.

Transport Minister Rashad al-Metini has resigned in the wake of the tragedy saying he “accepts responsibility” for the accident. Morsi has also accepted the resignation of the Egyptian Railway Authority head.

DAMASCUS (PIC)– Hamas expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the Egyptian people following the regrettable incidents in Port Said city that led to the death of more than 70 people on Wednesday night.

The movement in a press release on Thursday hoped that the Egyptian people would get over this painful incident and proceed ahead in building their institutions and restoring their pioneering role.

Hamas extended heartfelt condolences to the Egyptian government and people and to families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery for the injured.

It finally wished the Egyptian people security and stability.

The Egyptian parliament held an emergency session on Thursday to discuss the rioting that followed a football match between two local clubs and called for bringing those responsible to account.