It has reached 68 people who lost their lives from the impact of two high – speed trains in southern Madrid, Spain.

Over 500 passengers were on two trains at the time of the accident, and dozens of people have been injured.

According to Spanish authorities, 77 people are being treated in hospital, 15 of them in serious condition, reports the BBC.

Health Minister Monica García has indicated that all hospitals have activated emergency plans, strengthening emergency services and operating halls to cope with the influx of the injured.

Meanwhile, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said the country is in mourning after the tragedy, while most of the main parties have suspended the campaign for general elections.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

The Spanish Minister of Transport has described the decision of the control centre that, according to him, led to the train crash, as a computer defect had initially caused their ban.

Source Layer: Dukeagini