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Reports: At least 4 dead in southern Italy train crash

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This aerial handout photo shows what is left of two commuters trains after their head-on collision in the southern region of Puglia, Tuesday, July 12, 2016. At least 10 people died and several others are reported injured. (Italian Firefighter Press Office via AP) (The Associated Press)

Map locates Andria, Italy; 1c x 2 inches; 46.5 mm x 50 mm; (The Associated Press)

The wreckage of a crumpled wagon at the scene of a train accident after two commuter trains collided head-on in the southern region of Puglia, killing several people, Tuesday, July 12, 2016. (Italian Firefighter Press Office via AP) (The Associated Press)

Italian news reports say that two trains have collided head-on in the southern region of Puglia, killing at least four people and injuring dozens of others.

The trains collided near the town of Andria, according to news agency ANSA and Sky TG24.

ANSA reported that at least four people had died, while Sky TG24 reported 10 dead.

National police and Carabinieri couldn't immediately give details about the extent of the crash, saying they were in the middle of responding.

ANSA said ambulances and fire trucks were reaching the scene.