Bus crash in Egypt kills more than 45 children

Egyptian officials say a train has collided with a school bus, killing some 47 young children.

Officials say the accident occurred Saturday about 300 kilometers south of Cairo near the village of Manfalut in Egypt’s southern Assiut province.

The bus was filled with about 50 children between the ages of four and six when it was hit by a train while crossing the tracks. Many of the survivors are said to be seriously hurt.

President Mohamed Morsi has ordered key ministers to offer assistance to the families of the victims.