Dozens feared dead after two high-speed trains collide in Spain
Emergency crews rescued survivors from two damaged cars as officials said the death toll could rise and service on the Madrid-Andalusia line was suspended.
- On Wednesday, a Renfe AVE high-speed train collided with a stationary Iryo service near Urda, Toledo, derailing multiple carriages. Rail operator Adif suspended the Madrid–Andalucía line immediately following the incident, which occurred just after 9 a.m.
- Preliminary reports indicate the Iryo train had stopped due to a signaling fault when the Renfe service struck it from behind. Authorities are investigating whether a signaling lapse contributed to this collision, the second major rail accident on this corridor this year.
- Castilla-La Mancha government spokesperson Esther Padilla confirmed at least 30 fatalities, warning the toll could rise as rescue crews navigate wreckage. Three helicopters and multiple ambulances transported injured passengers to local hospitals.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez suspended his agenda, while the Royal Spanish Football Federation postponed 24 Copa del Rey matches as a "mark of respect." European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed "Europe mourns" with the victims.
- This tragedy intensifies public scrutiny of rail safety as Spain prepares for a general election on November 29. The incident renews debates about infrastructure investment, following a deadly Adamuz collision earlier this year that killed 46 people.
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