High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 64
A high-speed train slammed into the back of a stopped train in Toledo province, south of Madrid. Officials say at least 64 people died and expect the toll to rise.
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At least 64 people were killed on Wednesday morning when a high-speed train crashed into another train on the Madrid–Seville line in Spain's Toledo province, regional authorities said.
A Renfe AVE service that had left Madrid's Atocha station for Seville struck the rear of a train run by private operator Iryo, which was stopped on the track near the town of Urda. Carriages derailed, and footage from the scene showed twisted wreckage beneath an elevated section of track. More than 500 passengers were on board: nearly 400 on the Renfe train and 147 on the Iryo train.
Dozens of people were injured, several of them critically. Emiliano García-Page, the president of the Castilla-La Mancha region, warned that more victims were likely because rescuers had not yet reached the worst-damaged carriages. Military emergency units were sent to help move the wreckage.
The cause has not been officially established. The regional president said it was too early to say what went wrong, and an initial account was expected later in the day.
It is the second major rail accident in Spain this year. Rescue and recovery work was continuing at the site on Wednesday afternoon local time.
This story is developing, and casualty figures may change.
This summary is original reporting by tehworldnews, written after checking the facts against several major international news outlets and official statements.