More than 60 people killed in Spanish rail disaster

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At least 68 people are confirmed dead and over 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in the province of Toledo, central Spain. The crash occurred around 9 a.m. local time on Wednesday when one train slammed into the rear of another that had stopped due to a computer failure. This incident follows a similar tragedy in January where 46 people were killed and 152 injured. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed deep sorrow over the accident, emphasizing ongoing coordination between emergency services and authorities to assist victims. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue workers continue searching through the wreckage.

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