At least 30 people killed in Spain when two high-speed trains collide
Summary
At least 30 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided near Toledo in Spain, leaving dozens injured and prompting a large emergency response. The crash comes amid renewed scrutiny of rail maintenance and just weeks before Spain’s November 29 election.
Key Points
- At least 30 people were killed after an Iryo train stopped near Toledo and was struck by a Renfe high-speed train on the Madrid-Andalusia line.
- Regional authorities said 147 people were on the Iryo train and 397 on the Renfe train, while emergency crews, police and helicopters rushed to the scene.
- The accident is the second deadly crash on the same line in less than a year, renewing debate over rail maintenance investment in Spain.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed condolences and campaign events were cancelled as Spain heads toward a November 29 election.
