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Footage shows derailed train carriages near Giza in Egypt

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  1. Red Crescent teams dispatched to incident site

    Two members of the Egyptian Red Crescent wearing shirts and jacket bearing the logo of the organisation stand in front of a derailed train carriage as other rescues walk around themEgyptian Red Crescent

    The Egyptian Red Crescent is at the scene of the crash, helping victims and their families.

    The organisation says on its Facebook page that it dispatched teams from its headquarters, and branches in Giza, Fayoum and Beni Suef, to provide assistance and psychological support.

    "The Egyptian Red Crescent, along with all its staff and volunteers, extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims," the post adds.

  2. What we know so far

    A train carriage overturned in a grass field, several men walking around the scene. In the background, several men are seen walking on top of another overturned train carriageAFP via Getty Images

    At least four people have been killed and dozens injured in a passenger train collision in Egypt, the country's health ministry says.

    What's the latest?

    • A train driver is among the four fatalities
    • Eighty-eight other people have been injured - they were transferred to three different hospitals after more than 70 ambulances arrived at the scene
    • A train travelling from Giza to the Fayoum oasis, south west of Cairo, and another heading from Cairo to Aswan in the south collided
    • Images show several derailed passenger carriages overturned along the train tracks
    • Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi says authorities have been instructed to investigate the circumstance of the crash

    We don't know: what caused the crash, the identities of the other fatalities, the conditions of those in hospital or if there are still people in the carriages.

  3. Pictures from scene show extent of the damage

    We've received more agency pictures showing the aftermath of the collision that took place south of Cairo earlier today.

    In one picture, an extensively crushed carriage is seen resting on top of another on the side of the tracks.

    Picture of a train carriage sitting on top of another train after both derailed off the train tracks following a collision. The front of the top carriage is crumpled, debris littering the groundAFP via Getty Images
    Men walk through a partially destroyed carriage of a train after a collisionAFP via Getty Images
    Detail shot of a portion of the side of one of the train carriages completely detaching from the main portion of the trainAFP via Getty Images

  4. Egyptian PM says injured will be supported - local media reports

    Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly in a dark blue suit, shirt and patterned blue tieGetty Images

    Madbouly - pictured here in September - is reported to be closely monitoring the incident

    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.

  5. Footage shows derailed train carriages

    Footage of the incident shows multiple overturned train carriages, with one completely off the tracks.

    A large group of people can be seen near the incident site.

    Footage shows derailed train carriages near Giza in Egypt

  6. Train driver among those killed - health ministry
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    A train driver in Egypt is among those killed in the collision, the health ministry says.

    One train was travelling from Giza to the Fayoum oasis, south west of Cairo, while the other was heading from Cairo to Aswan in the south.

    It's unclear what caused the accident. More than 70 ambulances are at the scene along with heavy lifting equipment.

  7. Train travelling south collided with another train - Reuters

    The state railway authority says a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum - approximately 100km (62 miles) south of Cairo - collided with the back of another train, the Reuters news agency reports.

    The authority also says that the second train was travelling between Cairo and Aswan, in southern Egypt, the agency adds.

    Local news agency al-Masry al-Youm notes that the collision happened between the Kafr Ammar and Al-Raqqa stations.

  8. Pictures show derailed carriages at site of collision

    Pictures from the scene of the crash in Egypt show several derailed train carriages and numerous people waiting in the area.

    Several people walk from the wreckage of a train crash.AFP via Getty Images
    A derailed train carriage with several people around it. One person is climbing on top of it.AFP via Getty Images
    Derailed train carriages with several people standing on top of it.AFP via Getty Images
    Many people stand at the scene of a derailed train in EgyptAFP via Getty Images

  9. Dozens of ambulances at scene of collision - statement
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    More now from the health ministry statement.

    It says 72 ambulances were deployed to the scene of the train collision for "evacuation purposes" and adds that at least 88 people sustained injuries.

    They were transported to three different hospitals.

    It adds it is closely monitoring the condition of the injured and sends its condolences to the families of those killed.

  10. Egyptian president says he is monitoring situation

    Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has said he is following the collision south of Cairo "with great interest".

    In an update on social media, the president says state authorities have been directed to provide the necessary medical care.

    He also says they have been told to investigate the circumstances of the accident and to "hold accountable anyone who proves their negligence".

    The president also expresses his "sincere condolences" to the families of the deceased as well as his best wishes for the recovery of the injured.

  11. Train crash in Egypt kills at least four and injures dozens
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    A train crash in Egypt has killed at least four people and injured dozens of others the country's health ministry has said.

    The incident occurred south of Cairo on Sunday and resulted in several carriages being derailed.

    This is a breaking news story and we will be bring you more information shortly.