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Spanish high-speed train collision kills dozens

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October 28, 2026

Aerial images released by Spain's Guardia Civil show the aftermath of the collision of two high-speed trains south of Madrid that has killed at least 64 people, according to regional authorities.

On Wednesday, a collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid killed at least 64 people. The toll is expected to rise, regional authorities said.

It's Spain's second such disaster this year. 

Images shared by Spain's Guardia Civil show the wreckage of two trains strewn on the tracks and an embankment, with emergency services rushing to the scene.

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