A dangerous goods train derailed this Thursday towards 6:30 a.m. as it passes through the town of Matillas in Guadalajara, which caused the road to be cut in both directions and caused damage to the catenary poles, as reported by an Adif spokesperson.
This accident forced the line to be cut. regional trains that connect Madrid and Zaragoza. From Adif, they indicate that it is still too early to know when traffic will be restored. These sources also indicate that The high-speed network (AVE) was not affected by this accident.
The travelers concerned have a bus service which makes the same journey on the lines concerned, round trip. As 112 of Castilla-La Mancha reports on its website, the Civil Guard, the Sigüenza firefighters and a basic resuscitation ambulance went to the scene.
⚠️Derailment of a train carrying dangerous goods in Matillas #Guadalajara. Wagons carrying dangerous goods were not affected, but rail traffic was interrupted. #112clm
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– 112 Castile-La Mancha (@112clm) October 31, 2024