2 S. Koreans injured in deadly train collision in Spain

Two Korean nationals were among the casualties and injuries resulting from a devastating train collision in Spain, as reported by Seoul's Foreign Ministry on Thursday. The catastrophic accident, which occurred near Urda in Spain's Toledo province on Wednesday, resulted in at least 68 fatalities, according to media accounts. The incident involved two high-speed trains transporting over 500 passengers.

As of 6:40 a.m. on Thursday, the Foreign Ministry had confirmed the presence of 11 Korean passengers on the trains implicated in the tragedy. One of the injured passengers suffered minor injuries and was discharged from the hospital following treatment, while the other remains hospitalized, the ministry added.

The Korean Foreign Ministry emphasized that their embassy in Spain is maintaining close communication with local authorities and continues to investigate for any additional Korean casualties. The tragic collision occurred when a high-speed train operated by Spain's state-owned rail company Renfe collided with a stationary train, although an investigation is underway to determine the precise cause of the accident, according to reports.