The death of 64 people in a train accident in Spain has been confirmed. A spokesperson for the regional president of Castilla-La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, announced this figure and stated that the toll may continue to rise.
Injuries and Condition of the Injured
Emiliano García-Page told reporters that at least 80 people have been injured, either mildly or moderately. He noted that several others are severely injured, raising concerns about an increase in fatalities. He emphasized that the priority right now is to treat the injured and transfer them to hospitals.
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Emergency Assistance and Officials' Response
García-Page also reported the arrival of aid from neighboring areas and urged people to remain calm and allow emergency services to address the situation. He did not comment on the cause of the accident, stating that this matter should be investigated by judicial authorities.
The accident occurred in Toledo on Wednesday morning, just a few months after another deadly incident in Andalusia in January, which resulted in the deaths of 46 people. This accident is recognized as the deadliest rail incident in Spain since 2013, when 80 people lost their lives.
Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, expressed his condolences over the incident, stating that emergency services have been dispatched to the scene and are coordinating with local authorities. He expressed sympathy for the victims and their families on social media.
Spain's Minister of Health, Monica García, also stated that this accident was a "high-speed accident" and mentioned that it is still too early to confirm the final death toll. Images released from the scene show at least two train cars overturned and severely damaged.
An eyewitness described hearing a massive explosion and feeling that the train was about to overturn at the moment of the accident. He said, "From the right window, we saw a destroyed train – I think that must be the other train."
At least 30 people died in this accident in central Spain, and officials announced that the number of injured is also "significant."
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