Madrid: In a tragic incident, at least 46 people have been killed in a collision involving two high-speed trains in Spain’s central province of Toledo, with the death toll feared to rise as rescue efforts continue.An Iryo train carrying 146 people collided with a Renfe train carrying 397 passengers around 9 AM (local time). At least 46 people have died and 179 have been injured, with the toll expected to rise, according to local media reports.Following the collision, the line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region was suspended, rail operator Adif said, reported Reuters.“Traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed rail line has been suspended following a rear-end collision between two trains,” ADIF said in a message posted on X on Wednesday.Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed shock over the serious train accident in Toledo, saying he was in constant contact with the transport minister and the president of Castilla-La Mancha. He said emergency services were assisting those affected and extended his support to the victims and their families.
46 killed as two high-speed trains collide in Spain’s Toledo
