At least 30 killed in Spain high-speed train collision

A collision between two high-speed trains near Urda in central Spain killed at least 30 people, with later reports putting the toll at 46 as rescue work continued. The crash halted traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia line and suspended services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia, rail authorities and operators said. The trains, operated by Renfe and Iryo, were traveling from Madrid toward Seville in the same direction, Castilla-La Mancha regional spokeswoman Esther Padilla said. She said one train struck the rear of the other after it stopped, knocking two cars off the track. The collision occurred near Urda in Toledo province. The reported death toll rose during the morning, from an initial figure of 10 to at least 30 in later updates. Some reports citing local authorities put it at 46 and said it could rise further. The available updates do not establish a final toll. Reports also cited 179 injured, but did not provide a confirmed final count. Spain’s Transport Ministry, in a preliminary account, said the Renfe train probably struck the Iryo train from behind, causing two coaches to derail. Padilla said the cause was not known. A separate report relayed an allegation that...