India, Oct. 28 -- A deadly collision between two high-speed passenger trains in central Spain on Wednesday morning has killed dozens of people, injured many others, and brought rail services between Madrid and Andalusia to a halt.

The accident, involving a Renfe AVE train and a privately operated Iryo train, occurred near Urda in Toledo province at approximately 8:54 a.m. More than 540 passengers were aboard the two trains, according to Spanish news agency EFE. The disaster raises urgent questions about railway safety and has immediate consequences for visitors traveling between Madrid and southern Spain.

Urda is a quiet, authentic village in the province of Toledo, Spain, located about 35 minutes south of Toledo city and 1.5 hours from...