Spain Train Crash: What We Know After Two Trains Collide with Dozens Feared Dead
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What we know about the crash so far:
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Where and when did the crash happen? The two trains collided just after 09:00 (08:00 GMT) between municipalities Mora and Orgaz, approximately 140km (100 miles) south of Madrid.
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The accident: A high-speed train (Renfe) travelling from Madrid to the south rear-ended a stationary train (Iryo) operating on the same route. This caused at least two carriages to fall down an embankment.
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Casualties:
- At least 30 people are confirmed dead.
- Over 500 people were believed to be on board both trains.
- 10 people have been confirmed dead, with the casualty figure expected to rise.
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Authorities' Response:
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed shock and offered his support to the victims and their families.
- All train traffic on the affected line has been stopped.
- This incident follows a similar high-speed rail tragedy in January, where 46 people lost their lives.