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High-speed train collision in Spain kills dozens

Two trains have collided on the Madrid-Andalusia line near Toledo, causing dozens of deaths and numerous injuries.

28 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The crash occurred in Toledo province, in Castilla-La Mancha, between the towns of Los Yebenes and Urda, shortly after 9 a.m. on the high-speed line connecting Madrid to Andalusia. According to initial reports, the collision involved a Renfe state-owned train departing Madrid at 8 a.m. bound for Seville and a train operated by private company Iryo. The impact caused several carriages to derail and plunge down a ravine.

The death toll remains uncertain according to available sources. Some media outlets report at least 30 fatalities, while other sources cite figures ranging from 10 to 39 deaths. Hundreds of people are reported injured according to available accounts. Emergency teams and military personnel have been deployed to the scene for rescue operations, and authorities have launched an appeal for blood donations.

Rail traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia line was suspended following the incident. According to reports, possible causes of the event include human error and a malfunction of the signalling system, though investigations into the exact circumstances are ongoing.

Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez expressed solidarity with the victims and their families. Italian Foreign Minister Tajani stated that the Farnesina, in coordination with Italy's embassy in Madrid and its general consulate, is monitoring the situation and has made contact numbers available for assistance.

This accident occurs on the same stretch of track where a derailment in Adamuz last January claimed 46 lives, making this line the site of another railway tragedy in a short span of time.

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