The key facts
- 12 foreigners from nine countries, including four US citizens, identified among the victims of the Madrid — Seville train collision
- Identification continues: three identities remain unknown, and citizens of Australia and Japan are listed as missing
- The disaster occurred on October 28 near Urda in the province of Toledo; more than 540 people were on board the trains
12 foreign victims identified
Judicial authorities of the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha reported that the identities of 12 foreign nationals have been established among those killed in the railway disaster in the province of Toledo. According to preliminary data from the region's High Court, the final number of victims from other countries may turn out to be higher, as identification is still ongoing. This was reported by Life.ru.
Who is among the dead
According to the published data, the foreign victims include four US citizens, as well as one person each from Argentina, Canada, Mexico, Portugal, Tunisia, France, the Czech Republic and Japan. Thus, the foreign victims represented nine countries. Meanwhile, citizens of Australia and Japan remain on the list of missing persons and may be among the three individuals whose identities have not yet been established.
What is known about the disaster
The tragedy occurred on the morning of October 28 near the town of Urda in the province of Toledo, where two passenger trains travelling on the Madrid — Seville route collided. More than 540 people were on board the trains. The publication does not state the final death toll or the causes of the collision; these questions remain open while the identification of the victims continues.
