Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night
Spain reels from the deadly Toledo high-speed train collision that killed 68 and injured more than 100, sparking grief, protests and calls for resignations.
A tragic train collision in Spain left at least 68 people dead and dozens injured, according to Seoul's foreign ministry. The accident occurred near Urda in Spain's Toledo province on Wednesday, when two high-speed trains collided, according to media reports. The trains, carrying over 500 passengers, were involved in the deadly incident.
As of Thursday morning, 11 Korean passengers had been confirmed aboard the trains, the ministry reported. One injured Korean passenger sustained minor injuries and was discharged from the hospital, while another remains hospitalized, the ministry added. The Spanish embassy in Seoul is keeping close contact with local authorities and continuing to investigate for any additional Korean casualties, the ministry stated.
The exact cause of the collision is under investigation, with reports indicating the high-speed train operated by Spain's state-owned rail operator Renfe struck a stationary train.
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