According to Google, Spain’s high speed trains travel at speeds up to 193 mph (310 km/h). I had no idea they were moving that fast, like holy crap, that had to be a brutal accident.
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Oh… I know it is not much, but I offer my condolences. Sad news.
CreativeMuseMan on
Cream of the article (not AI):
>A high-speed train derailed and smashed into another oncoming train in southern Spain on Sunday, pushing the second train off the tracks and down an embankment in a collision that police sources confirmed to Reuters had killed at least 21 people with 100 injured out of which 25 are seriously injured.
>The cause for the crash is not yet known. The accident happened near Adamuz, in Cordoba province, about 360km (223 miles) south of the capital Madrid. One train was going from Malaga to Madrid, another from Madrid to Huelva
>The accident happened at 6:40 p.m. (1740 GMT), about 10 minutes after the Iryo train left Cordoba heading towards Madrid.
>The Iryo 6189 Malaga – (to Madrid) train has derailed from the track at Adamuz, crashing onto the adjacent track. Iryo is a private rail operator, majority-owned by Italian state-controlled railway group Ferrovie dello Stato. The second train, an Alvia, was operated by Renfe, which El Pais reported was travelling at around 200 km (124 miles) per hour at the moment of impact.
>Troops have also been deployed from a military base near the crash site to support rescue and recovery efforts, the Military Emergency Service confirmed.
>The Iryo train had more than 300 passengers on board, while the Renfe train had around 100.
UTC_Hellgate on
I have no experience with High Speed rail, what safety measures do the trains have? Like do you have to be seated? Seatbelts? Air bags in the cars? Anything?
This accident is horrific, but for an American perspective, there is a motor vehicle fatality every few minutes on American highways, so it’s important to keep in mind that high speed rail is relatively safer by comparison. The same discussion comes up with passenger aircraft crashes- statistically driving around town in your own vehicle is much riskier.
Wizchine on
From the linked article:
The cause for the crash is not yet known, Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente told reporters at a press conference at Atocha station in Madrid, adding it was “really strange” that a derailment should have happened on a straight stretch of track. This section of track was renewed in May, he added.
BoticelliBaby on
They were about to start work on the trains here soon to make them faster as well, with plans to be the second fastest train in the world after Japan. Odd timing.
Rest in peace, can’t imagine the heinous ness of the accident
BabyHercules on
Nightmare fuel
Barack_Odrama_007 on
RIP to all the souls lost. Peace and strength for their families
MrBottle666 on
May they rest in peace 🙏
3loodhound on
This is sad 🙁
I_am_The_Teapot on
That only 21 died (so far) from such a horrific crash is amazing. Jesus… I mean it’s awful, but still could have been so much worse.
EndPsychological1095 on
Holy that’s a lot 😱😱
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no_anonymous_ on
RIP🕊️
IEnjoyRandomThoughts on
I’ve been on these trains and they’re surprisingly super smooth and generally very safe. Europe train services are galaxies ahead of US/ Canada
Reasonable-Cell5189 on
I’ve ridden the high speed rail from Milan, I definitely couldn’t imagine the terror of being in that crash at that speed.
Regalbuto77 on
This right here I dont care what nobody say this is terrible news
SensaiGaia1 on
Condolences to everyone involved 🙏
ALLADY on
Omg… Iv been on the TOV in France. I thought I was flying! To hit anything at that speed, must be just horrifying 😔
DaddyJ90 on
How fast was it traveling when the crash occurred?Best wishes from the states.
There is so much nonsense in these comments…
Strict-Ad-7954 on
Rest in peace to all who lost their lives and my heart goes out to their families, what a horrible tragedy.
alexmacias85 on
I literally took that train three days ago. 😭
PerceptivePines on
So sorry to hear 💙
dantemaycry5867 on
I’m so sorry Spain, this is horrible.
To those affected I hope you mend soon and get well soon.
RIP to the people who did not survive farewell you all were taken all too soon, condolences to the families and friends.
Love you Spain;
Lamento mucho tu perdida. – I’m so sorry for your loss.
Ok_Trash88 on
Ok, this year started very ridiculously.
MiddleClassNawab on
People are saying ‘high speed caused it’, but the real issue is why the train derailed in the first place. Reports say it jumped track and entered the opposite line, leading to the collision. The cause is still being investigated. RIP to the victims 💔 Hope accountability comes after the facts are confirmed.
SmuffyMcSmuffin on
Dang. 21. So sad. Good luck to the rescues and med treatments.
ndiddy81 on
God bless them and their families..
Level-Plankton-1805 on
May the 21 people who lost their lives find peace and the injured have a fast recovery. Amen
Clear_Firefighter334 on
Some of you people, the ones making jokes, are either sick or you never grew up to be adults. There is something wrong with you. Sorry to say.
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According to Google, Spain’s high speed trains travel at speeds up to 193 mph (310 km/h). I had no idea they were moving that fast, like holy crap, that had to be a brutal accident.
Oh… I know it is not much, but I offer my condolences. Sad news.
Cream of the article (not AI):
>A high-speed train derailed and smashed into another oncoming train in southern Spain on Sunday, pushing the second train off the tracks and down an embankment in a collision that police sources confirmed to Reuters had killed at least 21 people with 100 injured out of which 25 are seriously injured.
>The cause for the crash is not yet known. The accident happened near Adamuz, in Cordoba province, about 360km (223 miles) south of the capital Madrid. One train was going from Malaga to Madrid, another from Madrid to Huelva
>The accident happened at 6:40 p.m. (1740 GMT), about 10 minutes after the Iryo train left Cordoba heading towards Madrid.
>The Iryo 6189 Malaga – (to Madrid) train has derailed from the track at Adamuz, crashing onto the adjacent track. Iryo is a private rail operator, majority-owned by Italian state-controlled railway group Ferrovie dello Stato. The second train, an Alvia, was operated by Renfe, which El Pais reported was travelling at around 200 km (124 miles) per hour at the moment of impact.
>Troops have also been deployed from a military base near the crash site to support rescue and recovery efforts, the Military Emergency Service confirmed.
>The Iryo train had more than 300 passengers on board, while the Renfe train had around 100.
I have no experience with High Speed rail, what safety measures do the trains have? Like do you have to be seated? Seatbelts? Air bags in the cars? Anything?
In ’24 I rode the Madrid – Barcelona HSR. It is 620 km (385 miles), and takes about 2 hours 30 mins. *Fffasstt*!
There has been a spate of train accidents lately: [Mexico’s](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2328e70y7o) Inter-Oceanico derailed, [In Thailand](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqz7v1507ro), a crane toppled onto a moving train.
This accident is horrific, but for an American perspective, there is a motor vehicle fatality every few minutes on American highways, so it’s important to keep in mind that high speed rail is relatively safer by comparison. The same discussion comes up with passenger aircraft crashes- statistically driving around town in your own vehicle is much riskier.
From the linked article:
The cause for the crash is not yet known, Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente told reporters at a press conference at Atocha station in Madrid, adding it was “really strange” that a derailment should have happened on a straight stretch of track. This section of track was renewed in May, he added.
They were about to start work on the trains here soon to make them faster as well, with plans to be the second fastest train in the world after Japan. Odd timing.
Rest in peace, can’t imagine the heinous ness of the accident
Nightmare fuel
RIP to all the souls lost. Peace and strength for their families
May they rest in peace 🙏
This is sad 🙁
That only 21 died (so far) from such a horrific crash is amazing. Jesus… I mean it’s awful, but still could have been so much worse.
Holy that’s a lot 😱😱
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RIP🕊️
I’ve been on these trains and they’re surprisingly super smooth and generally very safe. Europe train services are galaxies ahead of US/ Canada
I’ve ridden the high speed rail from Milan, I definitely couldn’t imagine the terror of being in that crash at that speed.
This right here I dont care what nobody say this is terrible news
Condolences to everyone involved 🙏
Omg… Iv been on the TOV in France. I thought I was flying! To hit anything at that speed, must be just horrifying 😔
How fast was it traveling when the crash occurred?Best wishes from the states.
There is so much nonsense in these comments…
Rest in peace to all who lost their lives and my heart goes out to their families, what a horrible tragedy.
I literally took that train three days ago. 😭
So sorry to hear 💙
I’m so sorry Spain, this is horrible.
To those affected I hope you mend soon and get well soon.
RIP to the people who did not survive farewell you all were taken all too soon, condolences to the families and friends.
Love you Spain;
Lamento mucho tu perdida. – I’m so sorry for your loss.
Ok, this year started very ridiculously.
People are saying ‘high speed caused it’, but the real issue is why the train derailed in the first place. Reports say it jumped track and entered the opposite line, leading to the collision. The cause is still being investigated. RIP to the victims 💔 Hope accountability comes after the facts are confirmed.
Dang. 21. So sad. Good luck to the rescues and med treatments.
God bless them and their families..
May the 21 people who lost their lives find peace and the injured have a fast recovery. Amen
Some of you people, the ones making jokes, are either sick or you never grew up to be adults. There is something wrong with you. Sorry to say.