King Felipe visits train crash survivors and urges action to prevent another tragedy
King Felipe VI has called for a thorough investigation and measures to prevent another railway disaster after visiting survivors and bereaved families of the high-speed train collision near Urda in the Toledo province. Accompanied by Queen Letizia, the king visited Toledo University Hospital on Thursday afternoon, a day after a... The post King Felipe visits train crash survivors and urges action…
King Felipe VI has visited survivors and families of the victims of the high-speed train collision near Urda in Toledo province, urging for a thorough investigation and measures to prevent another railway disaster. Accompanied by Queen Letizia, the king showed his 'anguish and sadness' at Toledo University Hospital, a day after the RENFE high-speed AVE train struck a stationary Iryo train near Los Yébenes.
The latest death toll stands at 69, with over 180 people receiving medical attention for injuries. Over 50 patients remain in hospitals across Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid, including 15 in a very serious condition. The collision occurred at 8.53am on Wednesday, with 544 passengers on the two services. The royal couple expressed their support and gratitude for the brave work of the emergency personnel.
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