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Train crash in Urda kills dozens and mobilizes Spain

A collision between two trains in Toledo causes at least 30 deaths and triggers emergency response, suspension of official events and urgent blood donation appeals.

28 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A railway accident in Urda, Toledo, has left dozens dead and injured. According to the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha, the death toll stands at least at 30 people. The accident, caused by a collision between two trains, led to the evacuation of all the injured from the carriages.

In response to the incident, nearly 100 personnel from the Military Emergency Unit were deployed to the site to provide assistance. The Ministry of Health mobilized its resources and coordinated with Castilla-La Mancha authorities to attend to those affected.

Prime Minister Sánchez and his ministers suspended their schedules. Sánchez cancelled his participation in a Health ministry event. The renewal event for Jesús Velasco was also suspended due to the accident.

The president of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Illa, also suspended his agenda and offered the assistance of the Catalan government in all necessary aspects, expressing support to those affected and their families.

Hospitals in Toledo and Ciudad Real issued urgent appeals to the public to donate blood in response to the emergency caused by the number of injured. Castilla-La Mancha confirmed that all the injured had been evacuated from the trains.

European leaders including Ursula von der Leyen, Roberta Metsola and Giorgia Meloni reacted to the accident by expressing solidarity with the families and loved ones of the victims. Sports institutions such as Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona also conveyed their grief and solidarity with those affected.

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