Summary
A high-speed train crash in southern Spain resulted in at least 43 deaths, with many others injured. The accident, which occurred near Córdoba, involved two trains colliding, leading to a difficult rescue operation. The incident has prompted calls for a strike by the Spanish train drivers' union due to concerns about railway safety.
Key Facts
- Two high-speed trains collided near Córdoba, Spain, causing significant casualties.
- At least 43 people died in the crash, making it the worst rail accident in Spain in over a decade.
- Injuries ranged from minor to severe, with some patients requiring surgery.
- A gap in a straight section of track is a key focus for investigators seeking the cause of the crash.
- There was a separate train derailment near Barcelona, involving a non-high-speed train and a wall collapse during heavy rain.
- The Spanish train drivers' union is calling for a strike over safety concerns following these incidents.
- Families of those missing are providing DNA samples to help identify victims.
- Victims include María del Carmen Abril and Victor Luis Terán, both of whom had strong community ties.
