Today Marks 11th Anniversary of 2004 Madrid Terrorist Attack
Eleven years ago today, Spain experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in modern Spanish history.
The bombing of four Madrid trains – referred to across Europe as 11-M – led to the deaths of 191 people and injured more than 1,800. The attacks on March 11, 2004 began at 7:37 a.m. when the first bomb exploded on commuter train #21431 at Atocha Station, and nine more explosions followed. (You can view a timeline and more information about the attacks on our website.)
The 191 victims came from 17 different countries. In the immediate aftermath, terror alerts were issued around the world, citizens lined up to donate blood and Spaniards crowded the city streets in mourning and protest.
March 11 was declared a European Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism by the European Parliament.
Join us as we remember those who were lost and injured.
By Jordan Friedman, 9/11 Memorial Research and Digital Projects Associate
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