What We Know About the Deadly High-Speed Train Crash in Spain
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A high-speed train derailed and collided with another in southern Spain near Córdoba, killing at least 39 people and injuring dozens more, marking the deadliest train accident in Spain since 2013.
- The crash occurred on a straight section of track at 7:45 p.m. when a privately-operated train from Málaga to Madrid derailed, with its rear cars falling onto the opposite track and colliding with a national rail train bound for Huelva.
- Around 300 passengers were on board the first train, operated by Iryo; the passenger count for the second train operated by Renfe has not been disclosed.
- Authorities have suspended rail traffic between Madrid and major southern cities including Córdoba, Seville, Málaga
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