Two trains carrying more than 500 passengers collided at high speed in Spain on Wednesday, derailing carriages and killing at least 64 people, according to officials cited by The New York Times. The crash occurred near Toledo, ESPN reported. CNN described witnesses recounting devastating scenes at the site.
CNN initially reported that at least 30 people had died, a figure that rose to at least 64 as officials updated the toll. People.com reported that the two trains were carrying over 500 passengers between them when they collided and cars left the tracks.
The crash is the second fatal train collision in Spain this year, The Guardian reported, adding that the incident has raised questions about the country's high-speed rail network.
Wednesday's Copa del Rey football matches were postponed following the crash, according to ESPN.
Officials have not yet said what caused the collision. Further updates on the death toll, the condition of the injured and the status of the rail line are expected as emergency services continue to work at the site.