Spain’s King cuts short military exercise after deadly train collision

Two passenger trains collided near Urda, Toledo, on Spain’s Madrid-Seville line, leaving many people dead and injured.

The trains were operated by Renfe and Iryo.

King Felipe VI was attending military exercises at the Bétera base near Valencia when he learned of the crash.

He shortened the exercise to return to Madrid and follow the emergency.

Felipe said he had spoken with Castilla-La Mancha president Emiliano García-Page and wanted to learn more about what happened.

He offered condolences and support to victims’ families and sent his support to injured people.

He also praised emergency teams working at the scene to help those affected.