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Dozens killed in high-speed train collision in central Spain
France 24 • • general
Key Points:
- At least 30 people were killed in a collision between two high-speed trains on the Madrid-Andalusia line in Spain, marking the second deadly accident on this route in less than a year.
- The crash occurred between the towns of Mora and Orgaz when one train ran into the rear of another that was stopped, causing two carriages to derail.
- A total of 544 passengers were aboard the two trains, with 397 on the Renfe train and 147 on the Iryo train; emergency services are responding and local facilities have been prepared to assist the injured.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed shock and solidarity with the victims, while political parties have canceled campaign events in response to the tragedy.
- This accident follows a similar fatal crash in January on the same line, which killed 46 people and raised concerns about railway maintenance and investment in Spain.
