Spain: A high-speed train met with an wrecking in southern Spain on Sunday evening, killing at least 10 people and injuring several passengers. The train going from Malaga to Madrid derailed and reached the nearby track, where it collided with flipside train coming from the front. Without the collision, the coaches ran over each other, and there was unconnectedness near the station.
Where did this wrecking happen?
The wrecking occurred near the Adamuse railway station near the municipality of Cordoba. The time of the wrecking was virtually 5:40 in the evening. People present at the station said that suddenly there was a loud bang-like sound, without which smoke and screams were heard all around.
How did the train reach the wrong track?
According to the railway administration, the train of Iryo Company had derailed due to a technical fault. The train lost its wastefulness and went onto the proximal line. Flipside train going from Madrid to Huelva was coming on the same track, due to which there was a head-on collision. Officials have said that the unshortened matter is stuff investigated so that the real reason can be revealed.
How is the condition of the passengers?
The condition of many passengers injured in the wrecking is said to be critical. He has been admitted to local hospitals. Some passengers suffered minor injuries and were given first aid on the spot. Many people are in shock and are trying to contact their families.
How did the relief and rescue work?
As soon as information well-nigh the incident was received, police, the fire brigade, and an ambulance reached the spot. The stranded passengers were rescued and the unshortened zone was surrounded. Due to security reasons, all train services were immediately stopped. The rescue operation unfurled till late at night.
Which routes were affected?
Following the accident, high-speed train services between Madrid and Andalusia have been temporarily suspended. However, trains between some other cities are running normally. The Railway Department has well-considered passengers to trammels updates surpassing traveling.
Have such incidents increased in recent times?
A few days ago, a major train wrecking took place in Thailand also, in which 22 people died. Continuous such accidents have increased the snooping regarding railway safety.
