Death Toll in Spain Train Crash Rises to at Least 68

The death toll in the collision of two high-speed trains in Spain's Toledo province has risen to at least 68, network Tagesschau and the BBC reported.

According to a report by Tagesschau, initial investigative findings suggest the deadly crash was likely caused by an erroneous instruction issued to the train crew from the rail traffic control center. Polish news outlet Polityka also reported on the disaster, noting that inquiries into the causes leading up to the collision remain underway.

Further details and complete official findings regarding the circumstances of the crash have not yet been released.