39 Killed in High-Speed ​​Train Collision in Spain

 

 

39 people have been killed following a collision between high-speed trains in Spain. ADIF, the operator of Spain's railway system, stated that the accident occurred on Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo. Citing government sources, international media reported that the trains collided at around 9:00 AM local time.

Spanish media report that the two high-speed trains involved were traveling in the same direction. The impact caused two carriages of one of the trains to derail. Reports also indicate that a number of people have sustained injuries.