Rome, Shawwal 07, 1437, July 12, 2016, SPA -- Two regional trains packed with students and commuters collided head-on in southern Italy on Tuesday, killing at least 23 people, ANSA news agency reported, quoting local officials and politicians, according to dpa. The number of injured had risen to more than 50 several hours after the accident, reported ANSA, citing Health Ministry officials. It was one of the nation's worst-ever train accidents. According to local media reports, the regional trains were packed with students and commuters at the time of the accident, around 11:30 am (0930 GMT). The two trains crashed on a single track between Corato and Andria, north of the port city of Bari. --SPA 22:31 LOCAL TIME 19:31 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w