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Two high-speed trains collide in central Spain, killing at least 10
A regional spokeswoman said the toll will surely rise, and Madrid-Andalusia rail service has been suspended.
The short version
- Two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday, and officials said at least 10 people were killed.[NBC News]
- Emergency services asked the mayor of Urda to prepare a sports hall for the injured, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said emergency crews were working on-site.[NBC News]
- Rail service between Madrid and Seville or Andalusia has been suspended, and a regional spokeswoman said the death toll will surely rise.[NBC News · Deutsche Welle · The Guardian]
Key facts
- At least 10 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday, officials said.[NBC News]
- Rail services between Madrid and Seville or Andalusia have been suspended following the crash.[NBC News · Deutsche Welle · The Guardian]
- Castilla La Mancha regional spokeswoman Esther Padilla said the death toll will surely rise.[NBC News]
- The mayor of Urda said emergency services asked him to prepare a sports hall to accommodate the injured.[NBC News]
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was deeply saddened by the accident and that emergency services were working on-site.[NBC News]
What remains uncertain
- The final death toll is unconfirmed, because a regional spokeswoman said the number will surely rise.[NBC News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- At least 10 dead after two trains collide in SpainNBC News - Top Stories
- At least 10 people killed after high-speed trains collide in central SpainDeutsche Welle
- Spain train crash: at least 10 dead after collision in Toledo provinceThe Guardian - World