At least 64 people killed in Spain as two high-speed trains collide
URDA: Rescue workers in Spain on Wednesday were scouring the wreckage for more bodies at the crash scene where at least 64 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided, in the second deadly railway accident in the country this year. Evacuated passengers streamed along a road near the scene, some splattered with blood or with their wounds bandaged, others wheeling suitcases and being…
At least 30 individuals lost their lives in a devastating collision involving two high-speed trains south of Madrid on Wednesday, according to updated figures from Spanish regional authorities. This marks Spain's second such tragedy in 2023, following a January collision near Adamuz in Cordoba province that claimed 46 lives. The January disaster sparked discussions about the maintenance of railway infrastructure.
Following the latest incident, traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed rail line was suspended. Renfe, in collaboration with Iryo, operated the two trains involved in the rear-end collision that occurred shortly after 9am local time (1pm PKT). The accident caused two Iryo wagons to derail, resulting in extensive damage to the tracks and surrounding infrastructure, as evidenced by footage from Castilla La Mancha Television.
The derailed train remained partially on an elevated section of track, while twisted metal, broken panels, and scattered wreckage littered an embankment below the railway. Mayor Manuel Galan of the nearby town of Urda informed Cadena SER that emergency services had requested the town council to prepare facilities, including a sports hall, to accommodate displaced passengers and injured individuals.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed shock at the incident, stating in a tweet that he "was shocked by the serious train accident in Toledo" and pledged his "love, solidarity, and support" to the victims and their families. The opposition People's Party also canceled all campaign events scheduled for the day, acknowledging the tragedy.
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