BREAKING: At least 39 people have been killed and dozens more are injured after a severe high-speed train collision occurred in central Spain.

 

At least 39 dead after train crash in Spain

At least 39 people have been killed and dozens more are injured after a severe high-speed train collision occurred in central Spain.

The disaster happened shortly after 9:00 AM local time between the towns of Los Yébenes and Urda in the province of Toledo.

Key Details of the Crash

• The Collision: The crash involved a Renfe AVE train and a train operated by the private operator Iryo along the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed rail line.
• The Impact: Reports indicate it was a rear-end collision. The force of the crash caused at least two carriages to derail and plunge down a roadside embankment.
• Line Suspension: Infrastructure manager Adif immediately suspended all rail traffic on the busy high-speed line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region.
• Official Response: Emergency medical teams and rescue workers are heavily deployed at the scene. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suspended his official schedule to closely monitor the ongoing emergency and rescue operations.

The situation remains fluid as emergency responders work through the wreckage, and local authorities warn that the casualty figures may continue to update.