At least 20 dead in Italy train crash

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.

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.