Spain train collision kills at least 68 as investigators examine signalling failure

A Renfe train struck a stationary Iryo train near Urda in Toledo province at 8:53 a.m. Investigators are examining a signalling-system failure and the instructions given to drivers; the cause has not been established. (e22ad464-da2a-47dc-a535-fe500968d1c8; d9622245-8523-4472-9bee-c14f666fd666)

• The collision occurred on Wednesday morning near Urda, south of Madrid. The Renfe train hit a stationary Iryo train. (e22ad464-da2a-47dc-a535-fe500968d1c8; d9622245-8523-4472-9bee-c14f666fd666)· 2 sources
• Authorities reported at least 68 deaths and more than 80 injuries; another account reports 69 deaths and more than 200 injuries. (e22ad464-da2a-47dc-a535-fe500968d1c8; d9622245-8523-4472-9bee-c14f666fd666)· 2 sources
• Spain’s transport minister said a security system stopped working and that the control centre authorised the Renfe train to move without speed restrictions. Audio described by the Mirror also indicates the Iryo driver reported the train was stopped and was later told to resume the journey. (e22ad464-da2a-47dc-a535-fe500968d1c8; 34014852-c249-4f07-aaa4-5d042aee1b2b)· 2 sources
• A preliminary investigation cited a failure of the LZB signalling system and estimated the Renfe train’s speed at 160–200 km/h. Investigators said the precise speed and cause remain undetermined. (d9622245-8523-4472-9bee-c14f666fd666)· 1 source
• Emergency teams continued searching the wreckage, while Spain’s Civil Guard said more than 900 specialist personnel had been deployed. The King and Queen visited injured people at a hospital in Toledo. (34014852-c249-4f07-aaa4-5d042aee1b2b)· 1 source