New: Spain train collision leaves 46 feared dead as casualties rise

MADRID: At least 46 people are feared dead after two high-speed trains collided in Spain, leaving hundreds of passengers affected and raising fears the death toll could increase.

The crash occurred shortly after 9am between the towns of Mora and Orgaz in the Castilla-La Mancha region, involving Renfe and Iryo trains travelling from Madrid to Seville.

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A total of 544 people were aboard the two trains, according to reports. Several carriages derailed, with wreckage scattered down an embankment beneath an elevated section of track.

Survivor Jesus Jeronimo, 54, told El Pais that passengers had been thrown from the train during the violent impact.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed shock and extended his solidarity and support to victims and their families.

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