Athlete, 24, killed in horror train crash as 'immense grief' shared
A young athlete has tragically died after a devastating train collision in Spain. At least 69 people were killed on Wednesday when two high-speed trains travelling from Madrid to the southern region of Andalucia crashed. Julieta Gallego, from the Madrid-based club AD Sprint, is amongst those who has sadly died. Raul Chapado, president of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEF), announced the heartbreaking news in a statement.
TL;DR
- At least 69 people were killed in a high-speed train collision in Spain.
- Young athlete Julieta Gallego, aged 24, is among the deceased.
- Gallego was a long-jumper from the Madrid-based club AD Sprint.
- The trains were traveling from Madrid to the southern region of Andalucia.
- Spanish authorities are investigating the incident and strengthening safety measures.
- 107 individuals required hospital treatment, with 15 in serious condition.