At least four people have died and dozens are injured after a train collision near Giza in Egypt, the local health ministry says
A train driver is among those killed, the ministry adds – it’s not yet clear what caused the collision
More than 70 ambulances have been deployed to the scene, officials say, with at least 88 people thought to have sustained injuries
Three hospitals are being used to treat the wounded, the health ministry says in its statement
Images show derailed train carriages and large crowds of people
The Egyptian prime minister has expressed his condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims of the train accident, the country’s Youm7 newspaper reports.
Mostafa Madbouly was reported as saying all forms of support will be provided to the families while also wishing the injured a swift recovery.
He also says he will closely monitor efforts to provide them with the necessary healthcare.
