Death Toll Surpasses 60 In Train Collision In Spain
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The death toll has risen to at least 68 following a train collision south of Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday. About 100 people were injured, according to officials.
The U.S. State Department told CNN that Americans were aboard one of the trains and that “several” were reportedly injured. Officials have not provided an exact number.
A local government official said about 500 people were aboard at the time of the collision.
A spokesperson for the regional government warned that the number of people killed or injured could rise as emergency crews continue working at the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Initial reports from the scene suggest one train struck another that was stopped or moving slowly on the tracks.
Spain’s prime minister is expected to visit the town closest to the crash site to show support for those affected.
The U.S. State Department told CNN that Americans were aboard one of the trains and that “several” were reportedly injured. Officials have not provided an exact number.
A local government official said about 500 people were aboard at the time of the collision.
A spokesperson for the regional government warned that the number of people killed or injured could rise as emergency crews continue working at the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Initial reports from the scene suggest one train struck another that was stopped or moving slowly on the tracks.
Spain’s prime minister is expected to visit the town closest to the crash site to show support for those affected.
