GIZA, November 9. /Dunyo IA./ A railway accident involving a collision between two trains occurred yesterday morning in the El-Ayyat district of Giza Governorate, reports Dunyo IA correspondent, citing with the Russian Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (“BBC”).

According to the authorities, at least seven people were killed and 112 injured. A train travelling from Giza to El-Fayoum collided with the rear of a train operating on the Cairo–Aswan route. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the driver of one of the trains was among those killed. A total of 72 ambulances arrived at the scene, while hospitals in the area of the accident were placed on heightened alert. Train services on the section south of Giza have been suspended.

Cause of the disaster has not yet been established. President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi ordered an urgent investigation into the circumstances of the tragedy. Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly expressed his condolences to the families of those killed and pledged support for them.

According to the publication, accident occurred near the site of the deadliest railway disaster in the history of Egypt. In February 2002, a fire broke out aboard a train travelling from Cairo to Luxor. According to official figures, more than 370 people were killed.