Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, at least 39 dead
What's the story
At least 39 people are feared dead and many injured after two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province, central Spain, on Wednesday morning, local authorities told Sky News. Spain's state rail infrastructure authority said services between Madrid and the southern region of Andalucía had been suspended "following a rear-end collision between two trains." A spokesperson for the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha region said the cause and number of injuries are still unknown.
Crash aftermath
Crash derailed 2 carriages
According to Spain's state broadcaster, TVE, the crash happened after one of the high-speed trains ran into the back of another service, knocking two carriages off the track.
Rail operator Adif said the incident involved a Renfe and an Iryo high-speed train travelling from Madrid to Seville.
The mayor of the nearby town of Urda, Manuel Galan, told TVE he had been asked by emergency services to prepare a sports hall to accommodate the injured.
PM
Emergency services are working on the ground: PM
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he remains in constant contact with the Minister of Transport and with the president of Castilla-La Mancha.
"Emergency services are working on the ground to assist those affected and ensure their safety, in coordination with all the involved administrations. My affection, solidarity, and support to all the victims and their families," he said.