Passengers aboard a train involved in a deadly crash in Spain recounted the harrowing moments when rescuers used axes to break windows and aid them in escaping the wreckage. The incident occurred in Adamuz, resulting in the deaths of at least 39 individuals and injuries to around 170 others. The high-speed train, en route to Madrid, derailed onto the opposite tracks and collided with another train on Sunday night.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos and devastation as rescue teams worked to assist the injured amidst the debris. Salvador Jiménez, a journalist onboard one of the trains, likened the impact to an earthquake, prompting emergency personnel to swiftly break windows with axes for evacuation.
The two trains involved were operated by Iryo and Renfe, carrying approximately 300 and 200 passengers, respectively. Eyewitness accounts detailed moments of terror and confusion, with survivors recalling screams, darkness, and the frantic efforts to escape the mangled carriages.
The tragedy, Spain’s deadliest rail accident in over ten years, left 39 fatalities and 170 injuries, with 75 individuals hospitalized, including 15 in critical condition. The country’s transport minister warned of a possible rise in the death toll, emphasizing the ongoing rescue efforts and expressing condolences to the victims and their families.
