At least two Canadians injured in deadly train crash in Spain

At least two Canadians were injured in a major train collision in Spain on Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, expressing “sadness and solidarity” with those affected. At least 68 people have died, according to regional authorities.

According to The Associated Press report, a high-speed train crashed into the rear of another train that had stopped in central Spain, derailing two cars. Authorities initially reported at least 64 deaths, while the regional president of Castilla-La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, later confirmed that the death toll had reached 68. He said at least 80 people were injured and warned that the number of deaths could rise.

Spain’s rail infrastructure operator, ADIF, said the crash occurred Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo. Rail services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia were suspended following the collision.

In a statement, Carney extended his condolences to those affected by the disaster and wished the injured a full recovery. He said Canada was working with local authorities to support any Canadians impacted by the crash.

The regional president also expressed deep sorrow and thanked emergency services, healthcare workers, the Civil Guard and other state and regional authorities for their response.

The incident marks Spain’s second major train accident this year.

Excerpts from The Associated Press and posts on X by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Castilla-La Mancha regional president Emiliano García-Page.