Spain High-Speed Train Collision Kills at Least 69
Two high-speed trains collided Wednesday morning in Spain's Toledo province. Adif suspended traffic on the line linking Madrid and Andalusia.
9 a.m.: the crash happened shortly after, between Los Yebenes and Urda.
2 rail cars reportedly derailed and fell down an embankment.
A Renfe AVE and an Iryo train were involved.
Witnesses described numerous injuries and emergency medical teams arriving.
Why it matters: Injured passengers and a closed main line put pressure on emergency services and travelers. No deaths have been confirmed or ruled out.
Rail traffic between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia is suspended.
Urda's mayor said officials asked for a sports hall as an emergency shelter.
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Left coverage, 13 sources: The left reports the crash cautiously, attributing details to Adif and El Pais and stressing that information is still limited.