‘At least 39 dead’ after two high-speed trains collide in Spain: Report
Authorities said at least 10 people died and emergency crews deployed helicopters and fire crews after the rear-end collision.
- On Wednesday morning, a Renfe train and an Iryo train collided near Urda station in Toledo, Spain, killing at least 10 people on the Madrid-Seville high-speed line, according to Spanish state media.
- The accident occurred at 8:54 a.m. at kilometre point 118 on the track section between Mora, Orgaz, and Urda, where two rear carriages of Iryo 6076 derailed following its collision with Renfe train 2080.
- Emergency services in Castilla-La Mancha activated an assistance operation, deploying Civil Guard officers, firefighters, and medical staff to establish an advanced medical post for those affected by the incident.
- Rail traffic is currently suspended in both directions between Madrid, Ciudad Real, and Andalusia, while Renfe announced passengers affected by disruption may request changes or cancellations free of charge.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo cancelled engagements following the incident, as Emiliano García-Page, president of Castilla-La Mancha, traveled to the site and suspended government activities.
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At least 10 people died in a train accident that happened on Wednesday morning near Urda (Toledo) station, according to a government statement, which fears that there could be more victims.
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