What we know about the crash so far
Summary
Two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid on Wednesday morning, causing several carriages to fall down an embankment. The article gives conflicting death tolls: its opening says at least 30 people died, while a regional government spokesperson later cited 10 confirmed deaths; officials have not announced a cause.Key Facts
- The collision happened shortly after 09:00 local time between Mora and Orgaz, about 140 km south of Madrid.
- The trains were operated by Spain’s Renfe and the private company Iryo.
- RTVE, citing the transport ministry, reported that a Renfe train struck the rear of an Iryo train.
- At least two carriages fell down an embankment.
- The article says more than 500 people were aboard the two trains.
- The article reports conflicting death tolls: at least 30 in its opening, and 10 according to a regional government spokesperson quoted later.
- Authorities have not confirmed the cause; local media reported that a signalling-related human error could be involved.
- Adif said rail traffic on the line had been stopped, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said emergency services were responding.
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