Key facts
- A Renfe train crashed into the back of a stationary Iryo train.
- The crash occurred due to a reported automatic signalling system failure.
- Dozens of passengers were killed and many more injured.
- The incident happened about 140km south of Madrid.
A high-speed train operated by Renfe crashed into the back of a stationary Iryo train on Wednesday, approximately 140 kilometers south of Madrid, Spain. The disaster occurred after a reported failure in the automatic signalling system, which led to the Renfe train being erroneously ordered to proceed. The impact was severe, causing significant destruction to carriages and resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries, including broken bones and severe blows. Passengers described a chaotic scene with luggage strewn about, smoke, and some individuals being thrown from their seats. Local residents and emergency services responded to assist the injured and evacuate passengers.