Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, dozens dead
Two high-speed trains travelling in the same direction collided in Spain's Toledo province. Reports say at least 30 people died, and some later reports put the toll at 46. The trains were heading from Madrid to Seville with hundreds of passengers on board. Early reports suggest human error may have caused the crash, according to a report cited by media.
ContextSpain's high-speed rail network links major cities, and Madrid to Seville is one of its busiest routes. Toledo province lies along the route, and rail crashes draw close attention from safety regulators and the public.
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