Death toll in Spain train crash rises to at least 64, with rescue and recovery operations ongoing
Two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided in central Spain south of Madrid. Officials warn that the death toll is likely to increase. Follow DW.
The death toll from the train crash in Toledo, Spain has risen to at least 64, with at least 58 people injured. The incident occurred when a train operated by the private Iryo consortium was reportedly stopped due to a faulty signal. The government has not confirmed the cause of the crash, which is being investigated by authorities.
Spain's royal family expressed deep sorrow over the accident, sharing the grief of the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. King Felipe VI cut short his military training to oversee the emergency response. High-speed rail experts have described the crash as a "dark day" for Spain's rail industry, emphasizing that such accidents should not occur.
The railway system in Spain has not experienced a fatal accident in over 30 years. The crash is the second fatal accident in Spain's high-speed rail network this year. The region is receiving assistance from neighboring areas, with emergency services deploying significant resources to the scene.
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