Collision of two trains in Egypt kills at least four

President orders prompt investigation after one train derails in collision in al-Ayyat about 30 miles from Cairo

At least four people were killed and almost 90 others were injured when two trains collided on Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, authorities have said.

The crash occurred in al-Ayyat district in Giza province, about 30 miles south of Cairo, when a train travelling to the south-western Fayoum province crashed into the rear of a train heading to the southern province of Aswan, according to the transportation ministry. It said one of the trains derailed.

The health ministry said at least four people were killed and 88 injured. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, it said.