Spain high-speed train collision: Death toll rises to 46
The death toll from the collision of two high-speed trains in Toledo province, Spain, has risen to 46, Qazinform News Agency learned from Xinhua.
Spain’s state-owned railway operator Renfe said its AVE high-speed train travelling from Madrid to Seville was involved in an accident with an Iryo train between Los Yébenes and Urda in Toledo province.
The accident has led to the suspension of rail services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia.
Initial reports indicate that the accident has resulted in fatalities and injuries. Renfe said its staff was focused on assisting the victims and their families.
BREAKING: A collision between two high-speed trains near Toledo, Spain, has left at least 46 dead so far. Several carriages derailed and fell down an embankment, halting train service between Madrid and Andalusia. The death toll is expected to rise. https://t.co/xJdNnR9EIF
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on X that emergency services are working on the ground to assist those affected and ensure their safety, in coordination with all the involved administrations.
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