Two trains collide in Spain, at least 10 dead; what is known so far

Two high-speed trains collided at 9 a.m. local time between the Mora and Orgaz municipal areas, south of the Spanish capital Madrid.

According to officials, at least 10 people have died in the accident.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was "shocked by the horrific train accident" in Toledo.

Sanchez wrote on the social media platform X that he is in constant contact with the Minister of Transport and the President of the Castilla-La Mancha region.

He said that emergency services are engaged in relief and rescue work at the spot, so that the affected people can be helped and their safety is ensured. All concerned administrative agencies are working together in this work.

"My condolences, solidarity and support go out to all the victims and their families," Sanchez said.

Sanchez and other Spanish leaders have canceled all public events for Wednesday. These also include the campaign for the parliamentary elections to be held next month.

Castile-La Mancha regional government spokeswoman Esther Padia told local television that at least 10 people had died in the accident.

Padia told Castile-La Mancha media that the death toll could increase.

According to rail operator Edif, the accident happened between a train of rail company Renfe and another train of Iryo company. Irio operates a train service between Madrid and Seville.

Edif told on social media platform X that all the trains running on this railway route have been stopped at the stations on the way.