High-Speed Train Crash in Spain: 68 People Lost Their Lives
As a result of the collision of two passenger trains in the Toledo region of Spain, 68 people lost their lives and a large number of people were injured. Prime Minister Sánchez declared three days of national mourning.
In the accident that occurred on the high-speed railway line in the central Toledo region of Spain, at least 68 people lost their lives and many others were injured. Following the collision of two trains traveling in the same direction between Madrid and Sevilla carrying a total of 544 passengers, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared three days of mourning and stated that potential negligence will be addressed with determination.
It was reported that the condition of some of the injured is serious or critical in the accident that took place on the Madrid-Sevilla high-speed line, near the towns of Mora and Orgaz in Toledo. It was conveyed that the trains, which carried a total of 544 passengers, were proceeding in the same direction.
Minister of Transport Óscar Puente stated that initial examinations point to a surprising decision regarding the continuation of the trains following a signal failure. While search and rescue and investigation operations continue near the scene of the incident, the responsible traffic controller was also questioned as part of the investigation.
Sources
- theguardian.com · Link