Collision kills 64 south of Madrid

A high-speed train collision in Castilla-La Mancha killed approximately 64 people and injured over 100 on Wednesday, one of Europe's deadliest rail disasters this century.

Iryo train hit from behind by Renfe service

Iryo's train, carrying 147 passengers and five staff, was hit from behind by a Renfe high-speed service. Iryo said its train was stationary when the collision happened.

“was hit from behind”

Toll likely to rise, authorities say

Castilla-La Mancha's leader Emiliano Garcia-Page told reporters the death toll of approximately 64 was probably going to grow. Of 100 injured, 58 had been taken to hospital with 15 in critical condition.

“We are speaking of approximately 64 (dead), but this is probably going to grow even more”

Second major crash on Madrid-Seville line this year

Both this year's accidents happened on the line linking Madrid to Seville. A collision outside Adamuz in January killed 46 people and raised major questions about railway safety.

Spain's deadliest since Santiago de Compostela

The crash is Spain's deadliest train accident since 2013, when 80 people died after a train veered off a curved section of track outside Santiago de Compostela.

Cause unknown as investigation begins

The collision happened on a straight stretch of track in sunny, dry conditions. Five people wearing white overalls were examining the tracks and taking photographs as investigators began work.