At Least 10 Killed as Two High-Speed Trains Collide in Spain

At least 10 people have been killed after two high-speed trains carrying about 500 passengers collided in Spain’s Toledo province, according to a regional government spokesperson cited by local media.

The crash occurred on the railway route linking Madrid, Spain’s capital, with Seville in the south-west of the country.

Spain’s Prime Minister has described the incident as serious, as authorities respond to the deadly collision.

Railway infrastructure manager ADIF announced the suspension of the high-speed line connecting the Madrid region with Andalusia following the incident.

Toledo province is located in the Castilla–La Mancha region of central Spain, approximately 40 miles south-west of Madrid.

Authorities are expected to provide further details as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision continue.