Tourist says everything started 'falling apart' after deadly train crash in Spain

A high-speed train slammed into another train that had stopped on the tracks in Spain’s Toledo province, resulting in at least 68 deaths and 58 hospitalizations. Rescue workers are continuing to search the wreckage while authorities investigate the cause of the collision. BBC World reports the crash occurred south of Madrid and describes it as the country's worst disaster since 2013.

This incident marks Spain's second deadly rail collision this year. Following the crash, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman offered condolences to Spain’s King Felipe VI, according to Ajel English.

The Local Spain reports that Spanish Renfe train drivers had called a nationwide strike regarding concerns over unmet safety standards prior to the Toledo crash. These drivers announced on Wednesday that they will proceed with their stoppage on Thursday, October 29th.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Ajel English, The Local Spain, BBC World — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.