More than 350 people have died due to heatstroke in Spain.
Passengers on a train in Spain found themselves engulfed in flames as wildfire near a track in the northwestern province of Zamora on Monday.
The train was on its way from Madrid to Ferrol when it came to a temporary halt due to flames near the road. A video of the tense moment is now doing the rounds on social media, which shows the passengers in the vehicle panicking as they look out the windows.
The clip recorded a view of the train to the right, with a row of orange flames visible outside. The video then moved to the left, which also showed similar fiery scenes.
The train company, Renfe, shared a series of warnings on the fire on Twitter and confirmed that rail services between Otero de Bodas and Zamora had been suspended.
“The movement of all trains is suspended till further notice. Renfe organizes an alternative road transport service between Zamora and Sanabria AV stations for train passengers who have already departed from their origin stations. Renfe’s Tweet Read when translated into English.
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“At all times, the actions taken by Renfe are aimed at maintaining the safety of service and guaranteeing the integrity of passengers,” the train company said.
Meanwhile, it comes at a time when heat wave is prevailing in Europe. According to newsweekTwo people have died in a fire in Zamora, northwestern Spain. Local officials have also reported that about 20 wildfires are still burning, from the southwest to the northwest, destroying about 4,500 hectares.
In addition, the outlet reported that the death toll in Spain has reached at least 368 people who are mastering the heatwave.