Spain demands answers as train disaster toll rises
Spain began demanding answers on Thursday after the toll from the country's second high-speed train collision this year rose to 69 people, with scores injured and distraught relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones. One of Europe's deadliest rail disasters this century struck south of Madrid on Wednesday morning when a service by state operator Renfe ploughed into the back of a…
The Foreign Ministry of Malaysia confirmed on Thursday that no Malaysian nationals were impacted by the tragic high-speed train collision near Urda, Toledo, Spain, which occurred on Wednesday. In their statement, the ministry expressed gratitude to the Spanish authorities for their assistance and cooperation with the Malaysian Embassy in Madrid.
The Malaysian government also acknowledged the valuable support provided by the relevant Spanish authorities to the Embassy of Malaysia in Madrid, aiding in the verification process to determine if any Malaysian nationals were affected by the incident.
Expressing profound sadness, Malaysia conveyed its deepest condolences and sympathies to the Spanish government and people following the devastating tragedy resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. Media reports indicated that a computer malfunction had disabled the safety system prior to the collision of two passenger trains in Spain's Toledo province on Wednesday.
Tragic figures have been reported, with nearly 70 people losing their lives. In response to the catastrophic event, the Government of Malaysia declared three days of national mourning.
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