Earlier version, Saturday 31 October
Father José Miguel Fernández accompanies victims of Spain train collision
Catholic Life
First source report
Father José Miguel Fernández, the parish priest of Urda, Spain, spent several hours assisting victims following a train collision on the Madrid-Seville railway line. Fernández traveled to the site after Archbishop Francisco Cerro Chaves of Toledo informed him of the scale of the accident.
The collision occurred at kilometer 118 of the line when a Renfe train traveling at 200 km/h struck the rear cars of an Iryo train. Preliminary reports indicated 69 deaths. Fernández arrived at the scene around 11 a.m., approximately two hours after the crash, and joined volunteers and members of his parish in the relief efforts.
Fernández reported that local residents used their own vehicles to transport the injured to Urda for medical care. During his time at the site, the priest provided comfort to those emerging from the train cars. He described his efforts as providing physical presence and support to the survivors.
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Earlier version, Saturday 31 October
Father José Miguel Fernández accompanies victims of Spain train collision
Earlier version, Friday 30 October
Father José Miguel Fernández accompanies injured at Spain train collision site
Earlier version, Friday 30 October
Father José Miguel Fernández accompanies injured after train collision in Spain
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