A high-speed train crash in central Spain injured six Canadians and left one unaccounted for. The collision occurred early Wednesday morning when one train struck another that had stopped on the tracks. Spanish officials confirmed the incident happened just before 9 a.M. Local time.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene. Initial reports indicated the crash involved two trains traveling at high speed. The injured Canadians were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities are still searching for the seventh person reported missing.
This is the second major rail accident in Spain this year. A similar incident in March resulted in multiple fatalities. The Spanish railway system has faced scrutiny over safety protocols in recent months. Officials have not yet released the full number of casualties or the cause of the crash. Investigations are ongoing.
