At least 64 killed in high-speed train collision in central Spain
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At least 64 people were killed and 80 injured when two high-speed trains collided in Spain’s central province of Toledo on Wednesday, according to the Castilla-La Mancha regional government.
The crash occurred near Urda, south of Madrid, on the Madrid-Seville line. The trains, operated by Renfe and Iryo, were travelling in the same direction when the Renfe service struck the rear of the Iryo train, according to reports cited by The Indian Express. Two rear carriages of the Iryo train derailed, with reports saying they fell down an embankment.
The cause of the collision has not been established. Spanish rail infrastructure manager Adif is investigating the sequence of events. Emergency crews established a medical post at the scene to triage and treat injured passengers, while the Civil Guard deployed specialist, drone and forensic units.
High-speed rail traffic was suspended in both directions between Madrid and Andalusia. Renfe said affected passengers could change or cancel their tickets without charge.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said emergency services were assisting those affected in coordination with national and regional authorities. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron also expressed condolences and solidarity with the victims.
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