- Two high-speed trains collided in Spain's Toledo province.
- At least 50 people died in the tragic train accident.
- Emergency services are assisting victims; President Sanchez shocked.
At least 50 people died after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday. Spain's state-owned rail system operator ADIF stated that the collision took place on Wednesday morning in Toledo province. In a post on X, Adif said that the train traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed rail line was disrupted due to the accident.
According to Adif, a Renfe train and an Iryo train collided between Mora and Orgaz and Urda, at PK 118, both covering the Madrid-Sevilla route. ABC, a Spanish daily, cited Civil Protection, stating that at least 46 passengers died in the accident.
Speaking about the incident, Manuel Galan, the mayor of Urda near the central city of Toledo, told Spanish state broadcaster TVE that he had been asked by emergency services to prepare a sports hall to accommodate the injured.
Spanish President Pedro Sanchez expressed shock over the accident, adding that emergency services are working on the ground to assist the affected.
"Shocked by the serious train accident in Toledo. I remain in constant contact with the Minister of Transport, Oscar Puente, and with the president of Castilla-La Mancha, Garcia Page. Emergency services are working on the ground to assist those affected and ensure their safety, in coordination with all the involved administrations. My affection, solidarity, and support to all the victims and their families."
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ABC also cited transport sources saying that the accident was caused by human error. A worker from the public company, who was repairing a fault in the main signalling system, is believed to have failed to warn the AVE high-speed train of the approaching Iryo train.
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Antonio Sanz Cabello, Minister of the Presidency, Health and Emergency Coordinator, said that authorities are monitoring the evolving situation. Mobile ICUs and Logistics Support Vehicles from the Andalusian Health Service have been dispatched to support care for those affected.