Two high-speed trains collided in Spain, killing at least 68 people, according to RTE.ie. The crash occurred near Toledo, The Guardian reports, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has declared three days of national mourning.
The Guardian reported Sánchez's mourning declaration following the collision in Toledo. The Journal reported that the two trains involved were high-speed services.
BBC described the scene from the perspective of those on board, reporting that passengers were left bloodied, dazed and angry as their rail journey turned into a disaster. RTE.ie reported that Spain is mourning after the crash, which it described as the latest train tragedy to hit the country.
CNN reported that questions remain over what caused the deadly collision, noting that the full picture of the incident was still being established.
The death toll of at least 68 has been reported by multiple outlets, including The Guardian and The Journal. No further details on casualties, the condition of survivors, or the sequence of events leading up to the collision were available in the source material.
What to watch next: investigators' findings on the cause of the crash, and whether the confirmed death toll changes as authorities continue their work.
