I was traveling on that train

Antonio Jiménez Barca, a journalist for EL PAÍS, recounts his experience during a train accident while traveling on the AVE to Sevilla. After a sudden impact, he found himself injured but initially believed it was a minor incident. As he assessed the situation, he witnessed the chaos around him, including injured passengers and the emotional distress of others. Despite his own injuries, he helped where he could and documented the scene for his newspaper. The surreal nature of the event struck him deeply, especially when he encountered a distraught man worried about his children. Eventually, he was transported to a nearby sports center, where he reunited with fellow journalists and reflected on the tragedy.