At least 68 dead in Spain's second major train crash this year
URDA, Spain — At least 68 people died when two Spanish high-speed trains collided on Wednesday, with rescuers scouring the wreckage for more bodies after Spain's second deadly rail accident this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013. Spain's transport minister said Wednesday's crash south of Madrid occurred after a Renfe train was authorised to continue its journey despite there being an active…
URDA, Spain - A high-speed train collision claimed at least 68 lives on Wednesday, marking Spain's second fatal rail accident this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013. The derailment occurred south of Madrid, following a decision to allow a Renfe train to proceed despite a red signal due to a computer communications failure. The signal was intended to halt traffic following a stationary train blocking the path ahead.
However, an erroneous decision was made to restart the Renfe train, breaching protocol. The crash site, featuring twisted metal and wreckage scattered down an embankment, prompted rescuers to search for additional victims. Evacuated passengers, some with bloodied wounds, streamed along a nearby road.
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