The tragic railway accident in Spain has so far claimed 69 lives, but authorities warn that the toll could rise. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that the dead and injured could include citizens of as many as 27 different nationalities.
Authorities report that at least 70 people are still missing. So far, only 13 victims have been identified, and the identification process is facing considerable difficulties.
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Among the remains awaiting identification are 31 bags containing partial human remains, further complicating the authorities’ work.
Sanchez said the government is working closely with the relevant embassies and consulates to determine whether foreign nationals were affected by the accident.
Of the 110 people hospitalized after the incident, 71 have been discharged after receiving the necessary treatment. Another 39 people remain in hospital receiving medical care.
The prime minister acknowledged that the tragedy has severely damaged public confidence in high-speed trains, which were once a source of national pride for Spain. He pledged that the government would work to restore that confidence and prevent such tragedies from happening again.
“The government’s duty is not only to analyze the situation, but also to find solutions so that a tragedy of this magnitude never happens again. That is exactly what we are doing,” Sanchez said.
As the identification of victims and treatment of the injured continue, Spanish authorities are grappling with one of the country’s worst railway accidents, which has affected citizens from many countries.
