At least 68 dead in crash between 2 trains in central Spain
Summary
At least 68 people were killed when a high-speed train slammed into the rear of a stopped train in central Spain, derailing two cars near Toledo. Spanish authorities and emergency crews are working to rescue survivors and recover bodies as rail service remains suspended on the affected routes.
Key Points
- A high-speed train crashed into the back of another stopped train in Spain’s Toledo province, killing at least 68 people and injuring many more.
- The accident involved trains from state-owned RENFE and private operator IRYO, and rail service was suspended between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia.
- Spanish Health Minister Mónica García said emergency workers were focusing on rescuing survivors and bodies from the most damaged cars.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez cancelled his agenda, while King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia said they were following the situation closely.
