Two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, Spain, killing at least 64 people and causing widespread disruption to the Madrid-Andalusia rail line. The accident, which occurred on October 28, follows a similar crash nine months earlier on the same route that killed 46 people.
The collision involved a Renfe train and an Iryo train, with 397 passengers on the Renfe train and 147 on the Iryo train. Video footage showed a derailed train with several carriages remaining on an elevated section of the track, while twisted metal and wreckage were strewn across an embankment.
Spanish officials confirmed the death toll had risen to 64 from 30, with rescue operations ongoing. The incident has raised concerns about railway safety, with officials pointing to potential track defects as a possible cause. The crash comes as Spain prepares for an election on November 29.
The accident is still under investigation, with the Civil Guard suggesting track or weld defects as a possible cause. Officials have deployed emergency resources to the site, and the Spanish government has canceled events to focus on the crisis.