At least 30 people die in major Spanish train crash
The collision brings back memories of the January train crash in Adamuz, which killed 46 people.
A high-speed train collision south of Madrid on Wednesday morning resulted in at least 30 fatalities and numerous injuries, according to local authorities in Castilla-La Mancha. The accident occurred near Urda in Toledo province just before 9 a.m. local time, involving a Renfe train rear-ending a stationary Iryo train. This tragedy occurred months after a similar crash in January, where 46 people died, causing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government to face intense criticism over rail safety.
Sánchez expressed his dismay over the latest accident and extended his solidarity and support to the victims and their families, while the opposition leader of the People's Party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, voiced his concerns about the incident. Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo stated his worry and emphasized the priority of supporting the victims and their families.
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