Two high-speed trains collided in Spain, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 people. The incident occurred in the province of Toledo, as reported by Spain’s rail system operator, ADIF.
Esther Padilla, spokesperson for the government of Castilla-La Mancha, told state broadcaster TVE that the number of deceased is expected to rise. She described the collision as a significant incident.
Health Minister Mónica García stated that the exact number of casualties is yet to be confirmed. Furthermore, she mentioned that Madrid offered complete support to Castilla-La Mancha to transfer victims to hospitals in the capital.
We do not have a figure, but it is going to be a major tragedy.
A representative from Adif informed Newsweek that the collision occurred at kilometre point 118. It involved two trains, an Iryo service and an AVE service, both traveling on the Madrid-Seville route. Rail traffic in the area remains suspended.
A Guardia Civil spokesperson from Toledo stated: “All Guardia Civil patrols have been deployed to the scene. Several carriages have derailed, and we are working to provide further information.”
This situation is developing, and updates are expected.
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