In a major accident, a high-speed collision between two trains in Spain has led to the death of at least 21 people, leaving 70 more injured. The accident occurred near the southern region of Andalusia, with the Spanish Prime Minister lamenting a 'night of deep pain'.
The train accident took place near the Andalusian region of Adamuz, when a service train travelling from Malaga to Madrid crossed onto another track and into an oncoming train. Both trains got derailed, leading to scores of casualties.
A police spokesperson told AFP 21 people had died. Antonio Sanz, the top emergencies official in Andalusia, told a press conference that at least 73 people had been injured.
"The situation is likely to see the death toll increase," he said, adding that "a very complicated night awaits us".
The accident occurred in a straight part of the track, with the Transport Minister adding that the first train to derail was practically new. Around 300 passengers were on board the service train at the time of collission.
AFP reports that high-speed services between Madrid and the Andalusian cities of Cordoba, Seville, Malaga and Huelva would be suspended for the entirety of Monday at least.
The defence ministry said it was sending around 40 members of its emergency military unit and some 15 vehicles to the site of the accident, AFP added.
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