Dozens Killed and Injured in High-Speed Train Collision in Spain; EU Expresses Readiness to Support
A train collision in Spain has resulted in 64 deaths, with the European Union pledging support.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
The European Union expressed its readiness to provide the necessary support to Spanish authorities following a collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid, which has left at least 64 people dead and dozens injured, according to an updated death toll announced by Emiliano García-Page, president of the Castile-La Mancha region. García-Page told reporters, “It is a terrible tragedy.” An earlier report had cited 50 dead and around 180 injured.
European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinheiro told journalists that the EU is prepared to assist Spanish authorities in any way they may need, adding that it is far too early to draw any conclusions about the circumstances of the accident.
For his part, European Council President António Costa expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident that occurred in the Toledo region, offering condolences to the victims’ families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured, while praising the efforts of emergency response teams in assisting those affected.
Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Europe shares the grief of the victims’ families following the incident, expressing her condolences to their loved ones.
