Second rail accident in a year kills dozens in central Spain

At least 68 people were killed when a high-speed train slammed into a train that had stopped on the tracks. The accident comes just nine months after a train derailment in southern Spain killed 46 people.

CatastropheSpain

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

CatastropheSpainhttps://p.dw.com/p/5OnC1

At least 68 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, about 130 kilometers (around 80 miles) south of Madrid, in one of Spain’s deadliest rail disasters. According to reports, one train struck the rear of another that had stopped, derailing several carriages. The cause remains under investigation, with authorities urging caution over speculation. The crash comes just months after another fatal rail accident, renewing concerns about train safety and public confidence in Spain’s high-speed rail network.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *