Disaster in Spain: Large Number of Dead in Train Collision
Reports in Spain of a severe train accident near Toledo: a high-speed train crashed into the rear of another train, causing multiple deaths and dozens of injuries. Train service between Madrid and Andalusia has been suspended.
A major disaster in Spain: several people were killed and dozens injured today (Wednesday) in a collision between two high-speed trains near the city of Toledo. The accident occurred in the early morning hours when a train operated by Renfe collided forcefully with a train operated by Iryo traveling in the same direction. The accident occurred around 9:00 AM between the towns of Los Yébenes and Urda. According to initial suspicion, the Renfe AVE train struck the rear of the Iryo train. Two cars derailed and fell off an embankment. Large emergency and rescue forces were dispatched to the scene. The Spanish railway company Adif announced the suspension of service on the high-speed line between Madrid and Andalusia. Civil Protection officials confirmed that there are many injured and dead at the scene. The headline promises 'a large number of dead' but the body does not provide an exact number.