The scene following a train crash near Los Yébenes, Toledo
Emergency services said they feared the death and injury toll could rise following the collision near Los Yébenes, Toledo

At least 46 people have died after two high-speed trains crashed in Spain.

The trains collided between Madrid and Andalusia at 9.10am on Wednesday, railway operator Adif announced.

Emergency services in Castilla-La Mancha said 46 people had been killed and dozens injured but the figure might rise, El Espanol reported.

Two of the carriages involved reportedly derailed and tumbled down an embankment.