Spanish authorities announced on November 1 that a Japanese national was confirmed to have died in a rear-end collision involving high-speed trains in the central province of Toledo.

The authorities said 66 of the 69 fatal victims in the October 28 accident have been identified so far, and they include 12 foreign nationals.

The Japanese victim is believed to be one of the two Japanese nationals whose names were on the passenger list. Both have been unreachable.

Authorities said they have notified the families of 60 of the identified casualties.

Officials said they expect to be able to identify the remaining three fatalities shortly.

In Tokyo, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Minoru said he is aware of the announcement by Spanish authorities.

He said the Japanese government is making every effort in cooperation with Spanish authorities to confirm identities and provide support to the families.

S/ Sato Atsushi, Paris bureau chief / According to hospital officials, Japanese Embassy staff visited this hospital to see whether any Japanese nationals have been brought here.

Spain's public broadcaster said 41 people injured in the accident remained hospitalized as of October 31.

Specialists are providing care for the victims’ families, alongside efforts to identify victims.