Two high-speed trains collide near Toledo, suspending Madrid-Andalusia line
Briefing by News4U · First published
A rear-end collision between an AVE train and an Iryo train occurred shortly after 9 am local time between Los Yebenes and Urda, prompting suspension of the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line.
France 24 English reported that two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain, prompting the suspension of the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed rail line, rail operator Adif said on Wednesday. [1]
Adif stated that traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed rail line has been suspended following a rear-end collision between two trains. [1]
Spanish newspaper El Pais cited witnesses describing numerous injuries and the arrival of emergency medical teams at the scene, with two rail cars reportedly leaving the tracks and falling down an embankment. [1]
Sources
- Two high-speed trains collide in southern Spain, rail operator says
France 24 English · · Full text