Two High-Speed Trains Collide in Spain: Residents of Urda Rush to Help the Injured

At least 68 people lost their lives in a high-speed train accident near the town of Urda in Spain. Following the accident, town residents and locals such as pharmacist Antonio Garcia rushed to the scene to deliver first aid supplies to the injured.

At least 68 people lost their lives in an accident involving two high-speed trains near the town of Urda in Spain. Antonio Garcia, a 78-year-old pharmacist from the town, was among the first to arrive at the scene after his daughter gave him the news. Garcia helped the injured by taking first aid supplies, pain relievers, sedatives, and blankets from his pharmacy. The local residents also distributed water to the evacuated passengers.

A large number of police, firefighters, and emergency teams were dispatched to the region in a short time. While the sports hall in Urda was converted into a center for the rescued passengers, the local elementary school was allocated to families searching for their relatives. Carmen, a volunteer psychologist who came from Madrid, recounted the devastation experienced by mothers who learned of their children's deaths, while many families from the capital continue to search for their missing loved ones.