Two high-speed trains collided in Spain’s Toledo province early on Wednesday morning, resulting in at least 10 fatalities, according to reports from Spanish state media.
ADIF, the operator of Spain’s rail system, confirmed the collision. Esther Padilla, spokesperson for the government of Castilla-La Mancha, told state broadcaster TVE that the death toll could rise, describing the situation as severe.
Health Minister Mónica García stated that the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed. She mentioned that Madrid has extended offers of assistance, including the transfer of injured individuals to hospitals in the capital city, to aid emergency response efforts.
“We do not have a figure, but it is going to be a major tragedy,” García reiterated.
A spokesperson for Adif informed Newsweek that the incident occurred at kilometre point 118. The collision involved two trains: an Iryo service and an AVE service, both operating on the Madrid-Seville route. Rail traffic on this route has been suspended.
The Guardia Civil Toledo has deployed all available patrols to the incident site. According to a spokesperson, several train carriages have derailed, and teams are actively working at the scene to gather more details.
This is a developing story and updates will follow as more information becomes available.