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Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to at least 39 as authorities fear more bodies could be found

Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to at least 39 as authorities fear more bodies could be found

Summary

In southern Spain, a train accident has led to the deaths of at least 39 people. The crash happened when the back of one train derailed, causing another train to derail as well.

Key Facts

  • A train accident occurred in southern Spain involving two trains.
  • At least 39 people have died due to the crash.
  • The collision caused the second train to derail, and its lead carriages fell down a 13-foot slope.
  • Some bodies were found far from where the crash happened.
  • Authorities are searching for more bodies in the wreckage.
  • Family members of victims are providing DNA samples to help identify those who died.
  • The regional president of Andalusia, Juanma Moreno, described the site as a "mass of twisted metal."
  • The death toll may increase as recovery efforts continue.

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