MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities say a passenger train has derailed in the northwestern Galicia region, killing two people and injuring several others.

The Galician regional government said the accident Friday occurred at 9:30 a.m. (0730 GMT) in Porrino, about 450 kilometers (280 miles) northwest of Madrid.

It said emergency services dispatched doctors on helicopters to the scene.

The train was travelling from Vigo to Porto, in neighboring Portugal.

(Copyright (c) 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox