Madrid: At least 46 people have reportedly been killed in a collision between two high-speed trains in Spain. Several others were injured, and the death toll is feared to rise further, according to international media reports.
The accident reportedly occurred at around 9 am local time on Wednesday in Toledo province, according to reports citing ADIF, the agency responsible for Spain’s railway infrastructure. Spanish television channel TVE reported that two high-speed trains travelling in the same direction were involved in the accident. One train rammed into the rear of the other, causing two coaches of one train to derail due to the impact.
Following the accident, traffic on the Madrid–Andalusia high-speed rail line was completely suspended, ADIF announced through its official account on X. Train services between the two regions were disrupted as a result.
The exact cause of the accident remains unclear. Further details regarding rescue operations and subsequent measures are awaited.
Another train tragedy in Spain in recent times had already triggered discussions about railway safety in the country. The latest accident has once again brought the safety of railway tracks and maintenance standards into focus.
