Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, rail operator says
Two high-speed trains have collided in Spain, prompting the suspension of the line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region, rail operator Adif said on Wednesday.
Two high-speed trains collided in Spain, leading to the suspension of the Madrid-Andalusia rail line, according to rail operator Adif. The incident occurred just after 9 a.m. on Wednesday, causing two Iryo train wagons to derail. The crash involved a Renfe and an Iryo train traveling from Madrid to Seville, according to Adif. The exact cause and number of injuries are yet to be determined.
The collision took place between the towns of Mora and Orgaz. Mayor Manuel Galan of Urda, near Toledo, was asked by emergency services to prepare a sports hall for the injured.
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