A high‑speed train collided with a stationary train near Urda in Spain’s Toledo province on Wednesday, killing at least 68 people and leaving more than 80 injured, officials said.
South Korean authorities confirmed that two of their citizens were among those hurt in the tragedy. The Korean foreign ministry reported that 11 Korean passengers were aboard the trains involved; one sustained minor injuries and was discharged after treatment, while the other remains hospitalized, the ministry added.
The crash involved a Renfe AVE train traveling from Madrid to Seville that struck the back of a stationary Iryo high‑speed carriage, derailing two carriages and sending them into an embankment. Spanish government officials say the incident is under investigation, with authorities looking into possible signal failures and system errors.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
“What is unacceptable for a country like Spain is to suffer two train accidents in the same year.”
In response to the disaster, the Spanish government declared three days of national mourning, while regional officials directed emergency units to aid survivors and search for missing persons. The incident has prompted calls from Spanish trade unions for a thorough investigation into rail safety protocols.
