At least 10 dead in Spanish train collision south of Madrid
At least 10 confirmed dead, with authorities warning the toll will rise.
At least 10 people died when one high-speed train ran into the rear of another near Madrid on Wednesday. The crash happened just after 9am on the Toledo line south of the capital.
At least three carriages were forced off the tracks and down an embankment. Authorities confirmed the death toll but warned it would rise.
The Toledo line has now seen two deadly accidents in nine months. In January, a train on the same line crashed in the south, killing 45 people.
The deadliest crash in Spanish railway history was in 2013, with 80 deaths.
- At least 10, with toll expected to rise
- Confirmed deaths
- January accident on same line killed 45
- Second crash
Why it mattersSpain's high-speed rail system has suffered two major collisions in nine months, raising questions about safety standards on this line.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though any Australians travelling in Spain could be affected if services are disrupted.
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