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At least 30 dead in Spain high-speed train collision

A high-speed train collision in central Spain resulted in at least 30 fatalities, with authorities warning the death toll is likely to increase. The incident occurred when one train struck the rear of another that had stopped, causing two cars to derail. The accident took place south of Madrid in the Castile–La Mancha region. AI

RANK_REASON Major transportation accident with significant loss of life. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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At least 30 dead in Spain high-speed train collision

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    At least 10 dead in Spain after high-speed trains collide

    A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 10 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said. Esther Padilla, spokeswoman for the Castilla La Mancha region, said authorities can confirm 10 deaths, bu…