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One killed, another injured during shootout in Assiut

One woman was killed and another man injured in a shootout between residents of Bani Qora and Um al-Qosur villages in Assuit exchanged gunfire Tuesday 

The incident also prompted authorities to suspend trains nearby.
 
According to investigations, an argument between a driver from Bani Qora village and gas station owners in Um al-Qosur turned violent. 
 
Soon after, members of both communities opened fire on each other.
 
Unnamed security sources said the woman was identified as 50-year-old Nadia Ahmed Hassan.
 
In related news, microbus drivers in Mahalla al-Kobra City blocked a main street and set tires on fire over recent diesel fuel shortages. 

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