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Spain Train Collision: Rising Death Toll

by Ahmed Hassan - World News Editor

Spain Train Collision: Death Toll Rises to 39

Teh⁢ death toll from a train collision ‍in Spain ⁤has‍ climbed to 39, with authorities⁤ warning​ that more fatalities are feared as recovery efforts continue.The collision occurred on Sunday ​evening near Adamuz, approximately 200 kilometers north of‌ Malaga.

Andalusian regional president Juan Manuel Moreno stated that heavy⁤ machinery is being deployed to ⁢lift the wreckage of the Alvia train, and ⁢there is a strong possibility of discovering additional deceased individuals trapped ⁢beneath the debris. The primary focus remains ​on identifying the victims.

casualties and Hospitalizations

More⁣ than 120 people were injured in the accident. ⁤As of midday Monday,48 individuals remained hospitalized,with 12 ⁤in ​intensive care,according‍ to emergency‌ services.

Details‌ of the Collision

The incident involved an iryo ‌train, a​ private rail operator, traveling to Madrid⁣ with approximately 300 passengers. the train derailed and ​crossed onto a parallel track,colliding ⁣with a ‍Renfe train – Spain’s national rail ⁣company – heading towards Huelva ⁣with ‍184 passengers ​on board. The ‍collision​ took place at 7:45 p.m. local ⁣time ⁢(6:45 p.m. GMT).

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