Train collision in southern Spain leaves 13 injured

By Chris Williams

Published December 17, 2023 10:13am CST

Firefighters inspect damage after two trains carrying 253 people collide near Malaga

Thirteen people were injured as two trains with 253 people on board collided in southern Spain on Saturday, December 16, local newspaper Diario Sur said. ( Credit: CPB Malaga via Storyful)

MALAGA, Spain - Two trains, carrying 253 people, collided in southern Spain on Saturday, leaving 13 people injured.

Video showed firefighters inspecting the scene of the crash as the two trains were right next to each other in El Chorro, a village north of Malaga city.

According to local newspaper Diario Sur, the trains were traveling on a line between Malaga and Seville when the side collision occurred.

Three minors were reported among those injured.

Storyful contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles.

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