In brief
Local media and civil‑protection officials have raised the death toll to 46 following a collision between a Renfe AVE and an Iryo train in Toledo province, Spain. Earlier Xinhua reporting listed 39 fatalities, but the newer figure remains unconfirmed by independent verification. The crash derailed two Iryo carriages, injured dozens, and prompted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to express his shock.
In Toledo province, Spain, a high‑speed train crash involving a Renfe AVE and an Iryo train left at least 46 people dead and dozens injured, local media and civil‑protection officials said on Oct. 28, according to Xinhua.
Earlier that day, Xinhua reported a death toll of 39 in a flash update, citing unconfirmed sources. The newer figure has not yet been confirmed by independent authorities.
The collision, which occurred on Wednesday, derailed two carriages of the Iryo train, casting the cars sideways across the tracks.
Witnesses reported numerous injuries as emergency responders rushed to the scene.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he was “shocked” by the serious collision, adding that emergency services are on the ground to assist those impacted.
"I am shocked by the serious collision," said Sánchez.
