2016-07-12 17:13:00

At least 20 dead in Italy train crash


(Vatican Radio) At least 20 people were killed and scores more were injured on Tuesday when two commuter trains collided head-on  in the southern Italian region of Puglia.

At least two passengers were pulled alive from the crumpled wreckage thanks to ongoing rescue operations. 

Listen to the report by Linda Bordoni:

Local authorities in the Andria province where the crash took place are appealing for blood as hospitals are struggling to respond to the needs of dozens of injured people.

A field hospital was set up in the nearby fields for emergency assistance as rescuers continue to extract people from the metal of the crumpled cars.

A giant crane arrived on the scene to remove mangled debris and an official has said the final death toll will not be known until the train cars had been pulled apart.

The two trains, each with four cars, travelling on a single track, collided at about 11.30 in the morning. Their passengers were mostly commuters and university students.

Italy’s  premier, Matteo Renzi, said the train crash ``is a moment of tears'' and he has pledged not to stop investigating until a cause was determined. His transport minister and local prosecutors are at the scene. 

Rescue workers have reportedly pulled a small child alive from the wreckage.








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