The death toll from the collision of two trains south of Cairo, Egypt, has risen to 7 dead and 122 injured.

The accident occurred after a train traveling on the Giza-Fayoum line collided with the rear of another train traveling on the Cairo-Aswan route. The collision caused one of the trains to derail. The driver of one of the trains is reported to be among the victims.

At least 72 ambulances were sent to the scene, while the injured were transported to three different hospitals for medical attention.

Following the tragedy, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered the immediate launch of an investigation to determine the causes of the accident and identify those responsible.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly expressed condolences to the families of the victims and guaranteed support for their relatives, stressing that authorities will closely monitor the health condition and treatment of the injured.