Pope Leo XIV Mourns 68 Killed in Spain Train Collision as 53 Remain Hospitalized
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Updated · Vatican News - English · Oct 29
Pope Leo XIV Mourns 68 Killed in Spain Train Collision as 53 Remain Hospitalized
3 articles · Updated · Vatican News - English · Oct 29
Summary
A Vatican telegram sent by Cardinal Pietro Parolin conveyed Pope Leo XIV’s “deep sorrow” after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, Toledo, killing 68 people in a provisional toll.
At least 53 survivors remained hospitalized on Thursday, including 15 in critical condition, while search teams with sniffer dogs kept combing the crash site for more victims.
Spain’s government declared three days of mourning as the pope offered prayers for the dead, condolences to families and encouragement to rescue workers.
The collision, which occurred around 8:54 a.m. local time on Wednesday, was Spain’s second high-speed rail disaster this year.