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Father Reunites With Teens Who Pulled His Son From Adamuz Train Crash

A televised meeting put names and faces to the youths credited with saving passengers after Sunday’s Adamuz collision.

Overview

  • Carmelo met Julio and José, both 16, on Canal Sur’s Hoy en Día after learning they had freed his son from a damaged carriage.
  • José Manuel suffered fractures to the ulna and radius in his left arm and has been discharged, according to his family’s account.
  • Returning from fishing with Julio’s mother, Eli, the boys followed emergency vehicles to the scene and were among the first to help.
  • They shuttled survivors about 800 meters to where ambulances could reach, giving away their shoes and coats as Julio at times walked on glass.
  • The King and Queen visited Adamuz on Tuesday and greeted Julio in recognition of the rescue efforts, while relatives say they still have no news of Rocío, the friend’s mother.