Felipe VI and Letizia visit ground zero of the train accident in Córdoba

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the site of the tragic rail accident in Córdoba this Saturday, where two trains recently derailed. Their presence generated great expectation among the residents and emergency teams deployed at the scene.

After touring the affected area, the monarchs went to a care centre, where they met with psychologists and healthcare staff who have assisted those affected from the outset. The atmosphere was one of the utmost tension and emotion.

Later, Felipe VI and Letizia visited the local hospital to enquire personally about the condition of the injured passengers. They spoke with relatives and medical professionals, showing their support in these difficult moments.

Meanwhile, Gobierno de España announced that the funerals of the victims will be state funerals, a decision that underlines the scale of the tragedy and the incident’s national impact.