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At least 25 killed in Italy train crash

The death toll in Tuesday's head-on train crash in Italy has been raised from 20 to 25, with dozens injured.

The accident happened on a stretch of track linking the small towns of Corato and Andria in the southeastern Puglia region.

Italy Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has demanded a full and swift investigation, and said Transport Minister Graziano Delrio would report to parliament on Wednesday.

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Death toll in Italy train crash raised to 25

The crash happened shortly before midday on Tuesday. Credit: Reuters

The death toll in Tuesday morning's head-on train crash in Italy has been raised from 20 to 25.

Three carriages were torn apart when the two trains crashed into each other on a line with a single track.

The accident happened on a stretch of track linking the small towns of Corato and Andria in the southeastern Puglia region.

Rescue workers said the death toll could climb higher as some of the 50 injured are in a serious condition.

The Italian government has promised a full and swift investigation.

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