Rome, 28 Oct. (LaPresse) – Seven Italians are currently known to have been involved in the train accident in Spain, in the province of Toledo. The Foreign Ministry reports that two Italian nationals are missing, four others are unharmed and a fifth is in hospital. The Foreign Ministry, in coordination with the Embassy and the Consulate General in Madrid, is continuing to monitor the situation regarding the train accident involving two trains, operated by the companies Iryo and Renfe, to ascertain whether any Italian citizens were involved. Based on the passenger list for the Iryo train and initial information regarding the Renfe train, seven Italian nationals are currently known to be involved. Regarding the train operated by Renfe, contacts with the authorities are continuing in order to obtain the full passenger list and verify whether any other Italians are on board: the authorities will continue to update their lists throughout the night. At the request of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, a team from the Consulate General will continue to visit hospitals in the area and reception centres for survivors to gather further information and provide assistance.
Spain: Italian Foreign Ministry reports two Italian women missing, one Italian national in hospital
Rome, 28 Oct. (LaPresse) – Seven Italians are currently known to have been involved in the train accident in Spain, in the province of Toledo. The Foreign Ministry reports that two Italian nationals are missing, four others are unharmed and a fifth is in hospital. The Foreign Ministry, in coordination with the Embassy and the Consulate General in Madrid, is continuing to monitor the situation regarding the train accident involving two trains, operated by the companies Iryo and Renfe, to ascertain whether any Italian citizens were involved. Based on the passenger list for the Iryo train and initial information regarding the Renfe train, seven Italian nationals are currently known to be involved. Regarding the train operated by Renfe, contacts with the authorities are continuing in order to obtain the full passenger list and verify whether any other Italians are on board: the authorities will continue to update their lists throughout the night. At the request of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, a team from the Consulate General will continue to visit hospitals in the area and reception centres for survivors to gather further information and provide assistance.