Spanish train crash – in pictures

Rescue workers at the scene of the crash Photograph: ZUMA/Rex Features

A crane removes a carriage Photograph: Miguel Vidal/Reuters

The crash happened at 8.40pm local time on Wednesday Photograph: Lalo Villar/AP

An official inspects the train engine. Both drivers of the train were unhurt in the crash Photograph: Eloy Alonso/Reuters

There were 247 people on board the train when it crashed Photograph: ZUMA/Rex Features

A volunteer and a police officer help a survivor Photograph: La Voz De Galicia/Rex Features

Several carriages were almost completely destroyed Photograph: Miguel Riopa/AFP/Getty Images

At least six carriages were derailed Photograph: Oscar Corral/Rex Features

The train jumped the tracks on what officials described as a 'difficult curve' Photograph: Reuters

A wounded man sits next to a body covered with a blanket Photograph: Reuters

Police sort personal items from the train Photograph: Salvador Sas/EPA

People wait for news of relatives involved in the crash Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images

A relative of someone involved in the crash talks on her mobile phone Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images

Relatives of passengers involved in the crash comfort each other Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images

Emergency personnel take a break from working at the scene of the crash Photograph: Lalo Villar/AP

Spain's prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, waves during a visit to the scene Photograph: Eloy Alonso/Reuters

An aerial view of the crash site Photograph: AP