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India Gives Nationals Emergency Contacts After Fatal Spain Train Crash

The mission published an emergency phone number and email, plus contact numbers for Renfe and Iryo. PTI reported at least 68 deaths and dozens of injuries.

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Emergency workers inspect damaged passenger train carriages near Urda in Spain’s Toledo province. (AI-generated image / EconoTimes)
Emergency workers inspect damaged passenger train carriages near Urda in Spain’s Toledo province. (AI-generated image / EconoTimes)

The Indian Embassy in Spain published emergency contact details for nationals affected by Wednesday’s fatal train crash near Urda, Toledo, directing passengers and relatives to seek help from its Madrid mission.

The mission’s post on X said the request covered Indians who traveled on either train on Oct. 28 and their relatives. It asked them to contact its Madrid office for help.

The embassy listed +34 650 339 008 as its emergency number and cons.madrid@mea.gov.in as its email address. It also gave 900 10 10 20 for Renfe and 900 001 403 for Iryo.

At least 68 people died and dozens were injured, PTI reported. PTI said a high-speed train struck the rear of another train early Wednesday in central Spain.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on X that emergency responders were coordinating with authorities to help those affected and protect their safety.

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