Julieta Gallego Among Victims of Train Collision in Spain

Julieta Gallego, a 24-year-old Spanish long jumper, was killed in a train collision in Urda, Toledo province, which resulted in at least 69 deaths. The incident occurred when two high-speed trains collided, leaving more than 100 individuals injured.

Gallego was affiliated with the Madrid-based athletics club AD Sprint and had recently achieved a personal best of 5.90 meters in the long jump. The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation expressed condolences and support for her family and friends following her tragic death.

This collision marks the second serious accident on the railway line connecting Madrid to Andalusia within a year. Among the deceased was former Spanish minister Fátima Báñez, who also lost her life in the crash. Rescue operations are ongoing as teams search for survivors among the wreckage.