Collision of two high-speed trains in Toledo leaves 68 dead and more than 100 injured

Spanish authorities announced Wednesday that a collision between two high-speed trains in the province of Toledo in central Spain resulted in the deaths of 68 people and injured more than 100 others, including cases described as serious.

The government of the Castile-La Mancha region said in a statement that among the dead were 44 people who were on the “Iryo” train and 24 passengers from the “AVE” train, and that the number of injured exceeded 100, with several of them taken to hospitals for treatment.

Authorities said emergency and rescue teams continue to work at the scene amid a mobilization of medical staff and specialized agencies, and that high-speed train services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended until further notice.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited the scene, saying investigations will determine the circumstances of the incident and that any negligence proven will be met with firm measures.

Authorities announced an official three-day period of mourning starting Thursday, October 29.