Indian nationals in Madrid urged to contact embassy after train collision

The Indian Embassy in Madrid has issued an emergency advisory in the wake of a train accident in the city, asking nationals to reach out for any necessary support or assistance. The diplomatic mission has activated dedicated helpline services to respond to inquiries from Indian citizens affected by the incident or requiring information.

Indians in Madrid can contact the embassy's emergency helpline at +34 650 339 008 or send enquiries to cons.madrid@mea.gov.in. The embassy has also provided direct contact numbers for the train operators involved in the incident: Renfe can be reached at 900 10 10 20, while Iryo's helpline is available at 900 001 403.

The embassy's move reflects standard protocol for providing consular assistance to nationals during transportation emergencies. Indian citizens are encouraged to use the provided contact information to report any concerns, seek updates, or request support from embassy officials who are monitoring the situation.

Photo: The Embassy of India in Madrid, Spain, June 2023. Zarateman via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).