Train Collision in Spain Leaves 30 Dead; Six South Koreans Injured

A train collision near Toledo, in southern Spain, has resulted in at least 30 fatalities, with six South Korean passengers reported to have sustained minor injuries.

On October 28, Im Soo-seok, the South Korean ambassador to Spain, stated, "Six of our citizens were on the train involved in the accident, and all have sustained minor injuries." He added that authorities are verifying if there are any additional victims.

Ambassador Im explained that the accident site is located away from the city center, and local emergency services are transporting the injured by ambulance. Those with minor injuries are being moved to a nearby area in Urda, and consular staff and vehicles are heading to the scene to assist the South Korean victims with medical care and transportation.

The incident occurred around 9 a.m. local time in the Urda area of the Castilla-La Mancha region. Reports indicate that a train operated by the private company Irio collided with a train from the state-owned Renfe.

According to local authorities cited by Reuters and AFP, the confirmed death toll stands at 30. At the time of the collision, there were 397 passengers on the Renfe train and 147 on the Irio train, totaling 544 passengers.