Urda, the symbol of the last tragedy: the town that trembled "like a bomb" and was the great center of religious pilgrimage in La Mancha

A tragic train collision in Urda, Spain, resulted in at least 68 fatalities, marking it as one of the deadliest rail accidents in the country since 1970. The incident involved a Renfe AVE train colliding with an Iryo train at high speed. Emergency services responded swiftly, with many passengers suffering severe injuries. Eyewitness accounts describe chaos and devastation at the scene, with passengers attempting to assist the injured. The accident has raised concerns about the state of Spain's railway infrastructure, which has been criticized for its urgent need for improvements. Transport Minister Óscar Puente had recently acknowledged these issues but faced the media without defending the current situation after the disaster.