At least 46 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday morning, with fears that the death toll could rise further.
The collision led to the suspension of rail services on the line connecting Madrid with the southern region of Andalusia, according to Reuters.
Spain’s railway infrastructure manager, Adif, confirmed that services had been halted following a rear-end collision involving two high-speed trains.
ÚLTIMA HORA | Al menos 46 muertos tras choque de dos trenes de alta velocidad en Toledo, España: dos de los vagones cayeron por un terraplén https://t.co/ezHjtjq35E https://t.co/vLRc7MngTY
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Two trains involved in collision near Toledo
The accident occurred shortly after 9am local time and involved a train operated by Renfe and another operated by Iryo, according to a spokesperson for the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha.
Two carriages belonging to the Iryo train derailed as a result of the collision.
Adif said the incident took place between the towns of Mora and Orgaz, in the province of Toledo. Both trains were travelling on the Madrid–Seville route.
🚨 🇪🇸 #BreakingNews: TWO HIGH-SPEED TRAINS COLLIDE IN SPAIN — CARRIAGES FALL DOWN EMBANKMENT! A Renfe AVE train and an Iryo train collided near Urda, Toledo, sending two carriages down an embankment. At least 39 people killed #Spain #TrainAccident #LosYebenes https://t.co/keKPuNF8DC
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The cause of the collision had not been established at the time of reporting, while the precise number of injured passengers remained unclear.
Emergency services respond to the crash
Emergency services were continuing to respond to the incident as authorities assessed the situation and investigated the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Manuel Galán, mayor of Urda, near Toledo, said emergency responders had asked him to prepare a local sports centre to accommodate injured passengers if necessary.
The request formed part of the response to the crash as officials worked to establish the scale of the incident and determine what additional facilities might be needed.
Rail disruption affects Madrid–Andalusia connection
The suspension of services has disrupted rail links between the Spanish capital and southern Spain.
Adif confirmed the interruption following the collision, while authorities continued their investigation into what caused the two trains to collide.
Further information on the number of casualties, the extent of the injuries and the circumstances of the crash was expected as the emergency response and investigation continued.
