Spanish High-Speed Train Crash: At Least 64 Killed
A devastating train collision has occurred in Spain, resulting in the loss of at least 64 lives, according to regional government officials. The incident occurred on a high-speed train route south of Madrid, where two trains collided, leaving dozens seriously injured.
The incident involved a Renfe train and another operated by Iryo, which covers the Madrid to Seville route. The regional government spokesperson confirmed that over 500 passengers were on board the two trains at the time of the collision. Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has expressed his shock at the accident and is in constant contact with the transport minister.
The exact circumstances of the crash are still unclear, but officials have stated that the number of casualties could be higher. The incident has been described as a "catastrophe" by a 17-year-old passenger who was on one of the trains. The region of Castilla-La Mancha has confirmed that 147 passengers were on the Iryo train and 397 on the high-speed train, but has not yet confirmed which train was involved in the collision.
