Long jumper Julieta Gallego killed in Toledo train collision

Julieta Gallego, a 24-year-old long jumper with Madrid-based AD Sprint, was among those killed when two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province, Spain. The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation confirmed her death and offered condolences to her family, friends and club teammates. The collision killed at least 68 people, according to several reports, while others put the toll at at least 69. The figures were reported without corresponding tally times, and the final death toll was not established in the accounts. Reports also described more than 100 people receiving medical treatment, while one regional official cited approximately 80 injured, including 50 seriously and 15 critically. The federation said Gallego competed in Spain’s club championships. Her personal best in the long jump was 5.90 metres, set in Antequera in 2023. Federation president Raúl Chapado paid tribute to her, describing her death as a loss to the athletics community and expressing support for those close to her. The crash occurred near Urda, in Toledo province, on the rail line connecting Madrid with southern Andalusia. One report said 544 people were aboard the two trains and that the search among...