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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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PM demands full and swift investigation into train crash

The wreckage was being cleared from the tracks on Wednesday morning. Credit: Reuters

Italy Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has promised a full and swift investigation into the train crash that killed at least 25 people on Tuesday.

He said: "Tears and grief for the victims and their families, but also a lot of anger. We demand clarity over what happened in Puglia.

"We will remain at the side of the people of Puglia in this moment of great pain and desperation", he added later in the evening.

Mr Renzi said Transport Minister Graziano Delrio would report to parliament on Wednesday.

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