4 Americans among dozens killed in train crash in Spain, officials say
Summary
At least 69 people died and 58 were injured when a high-speed train struck the rear of another train near Urda, Spain, on Oct. 28. Four U.S. citizens were among those killed, and investigators are examining the crash as officials and rail unions disagree over its causes.Key Facts
- The collision happened in the province of Toledo, central Spain, on the Madrid-to-Seville route.
- More than 540 people were aboard the two trains, which were traveling in the same direction.
- Authorities had identified all but three of the victims as of Sunday.
- Officials reported victims from several countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Tunisia and the Czech Republic.
- The two trains included a state-owned RENFE train and a privately owned IRYO train.
- Investigators' initial findings indicated the RENFE train was traveling between 100 and 125 mph when it struck the IRYO train.
- Transport Minister Óscar Puente blamed a traffic controller's poor judgment, while railway unions cited staffing shortages and worsening working conditions.
- The crash was Spain's second major collision on the Madrid-Seville line this year; a January crash killed 46 people.
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