BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A high-speed train collided with a stationary train in central Spain on Wednesday, resulting in at least 30 fatalities and numerous injuries.
The incident occurred in the province of Toledo, where a RENFE train rear-ended an IRYO train traveling from Madrid to Seville around 10:15 a.m. Authorities confirmed that two cars derailed, with significant damage reported. Emergency services, including firefighters and police, were deployed to the scene to conduct rescue operations.
According to local officials, the RENFE train had 397 passengers, while the IRYO train had 147 passengers on board. The Spanish Health Ministry reported that injured individuals were being transported to various hospitals in the area.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. A military emergency brigade has been sent to assist local emergency responders. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his condolences and stated that emergency services were actively working at the site.
Regional president Emiliano García-Page also reported to the crash site to monitor rescue efforts. Rail service between Madrid and various locations in Andalusia was suspended following the collision, which marked Spain's second major train accident this year.
Authorities have not confirmed the full extent of injuries, but further updates are expected as rescue operations continue.