(Railfanning.org News Wire) — At least 64 people were killed and 100 injured Wednesday, Oct. 28, when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, according to reports. Authorities warned that the death toll could rise.
The collision occurred near Urda and Los Yébenes in central Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha region, reportedly when one train struck the rear of another that had stopped on the tracks.
Earlier reports indicated that about 30 people had been killed. According to at least one report, an estimated 500 passengers were aboard the two trains, which were traveling between Madrid and Seville.
The impact caused several railcars to derail, with some plunging down an embankment. Emergency crews continued rescue and recovery operations at the scene.
Emergency services and local governments mobilized assistance for survivors and injured passengers, including preparing a local sports hall to accommodate those affected.
Agence France-Presse reported that 58 passengers were hospitalized, including 15 in critical condition. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed shock over the collision and remained in contact with transportation officials.
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