Spain train crash: At least 39 dead after high-speed rail collision in Toledo

The crash is the second major train disaster in Spain this year, prompting renewed scrutiny of the country's rail safety.

The accident was between two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers and heading in the same direction from the capital Madrid to Seville in southwestern Spain.

A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wednesday in central

A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wednesday in central Spain, the Castilla La Mancha regional government said.

A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wednesday in central Spain, according to local media.

It’s believed the two high-speed trains were heading in the same direction when one ran into the tail of the other while it was stationary.

The collision occurred between Mora and Orgaz, with emergency services preparing facilities for injured passengers as authorities assess the incident

Incident happened between the towns of Mora and Orgaz on the Madrid-Andalucía line on Wednesday morning

Video images shared on social media show two carriages on their side in a ditch