At least 10 dead in train crash in central Spain
Two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province on Wednesday, derailing cars and killing at least 10 people.
At a glance
- Collision occurred Wednesday morning in Toledo province between two high-speed trains travelling in the same direction
- At least 10 people confirmed dead, with passengers injured
- Rail service suspended on routes between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia
- Follows January crash in southern Spain that killed 45 people
A high-speed train struck the rear of another train in central Spain's Toledo province on Wednesday morning, derailing two cars and killing at least 10 people, according to authorities. Rail service has been suspended between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia.
Local officials said passengers were injured in the collision. The regional president of Castilla La Mancha said he was travelling to the crash site. The incident follows a January crash in southern Spain that killed 45 people, the deadliest in the country since 2013.
Why it matters
The incident is Spain's deadliest train crash since 2013 and the second major collision in the country within months, raising concerns about safety in its high-speed rail network.
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