Dozens feared dead after two trains collide south of Madrid

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead following a collision involving two high-speed passenger trains in Spain’s Toledo province.

According to Sahara Reporters, the incident occurred between the towns of Mora, Orgaz and Urda, disrupting rail transportation between Madrid and southern Spain.

Esther Padilla, spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha regional government, confirmed the fatalities while providing details about the passengers aboard both trains.

She disclosed that one train was carrying 146 passengers and a baby, while the second had 397 passengers on board.

Spain’s Prime Minister described the collision as a serious incident as authorities responded to the disaster.

The country’s railway infrastructure manager, ADIF, confirmed that both trains were travelling along the high-speed route connecting Madrid, the Spanish capital, with Seville in Andalusia.

Following the collision, authorities suspended high-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalusia, affecting transportation along the busy corridor.

The circumstances surrounding the collision were not immediately disclosed in the initial report.