A major train accident occurred in southern Spain on Sunday. 20 people died in the horrific collision between two high-speed trains, while more than 100 passengers were injured. The condition of many of the injured passengers is said to be serious. The accident occurred near the city of Cordoba in southern Spain at about 19:45 local time. The death toll may increase. The work of removing debris from the track is still going on.
At least 21 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a horrific train crash in southern Spain. According to reports, the horrific accident occurred when a high-speed train derailed near Cordoba and collided with another train coming from the opposite direction. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has expressed grief over the incident and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Two high-speed trains collided in Spain
According to reports, the train carrying about 500 passengers was traveling from Málaga to Madrid when it derailed near Córdoba, went onto another track and collided with a train going from Madrid to Huelva. The impact was so strong that several coaches derailed and at least one coach rolled four meters down the slope. Officials engaged in the rescue operation said that the death toll may increase further.
Several coaches fell off the track after the collision
Officials said the collision between the trains occurred in an area that was difficult to immediately access, making it difficult for emergency services to reach the scene. Local people have come forward with blankets and water to help the victims. Cordoba firefighter chief Francisco Carmona said at least four carriages were derailed and the train was badly damaged.
Emergency services, including Spain’s Military Emergency Relief Units and the Red Cross, worked together to rescue people trapped inside the train. It is being told that more than 100 victims were rescued and admitted to different hospitals for treatment. Relief and rescue operations are still going on. Work is being done to remove the damaged coaches from the track.