# High-speed train collision kills 64 near Madrid

> A collision between two trains south of Madrid kills 64 people and injures over 100 in one of Europe's deadliest rail disasters this century.
- Title: High-speed train collision kills 64 near Madrid · RFI
- Summary: A collision between two trains south of Madrid kills 64 people and injures over 100 in one of Europe's deadliest rail disasters this century. A high-speed…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 64 people and injured over 100 on Wednesday, the second major rail disaster in Spain this year.