The death toll from a devastating collision between two high-speed trains in central Spain has reached at least 64, according to local media reports on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
The deadly accident occurred near Urda in the Toledo province of Castilla-La Mancha, triggering a major emergency response.
Authorities warned that the number of casualties could change as rescue teams continued searching damaged train carriages.
Two High-Speed Trains Collide in Central Spain
Spain’s railway infrastructure operator ADIF confirmed that the collision occurred shortly after 9am local time.
According to Spanish public broadcaster TVE, both trains were travelling in the same direction when one struck the rear of the other.
The impact reportedly knocked two carriages off the tracks, causing extensive damage.
Officials have not yet established the cause of the collision.
Emergency Teams Launch Major Rescue Operation
Emergency services deployed several firefighting units, three helicopters, and two mobile intensive care units to the accident site.
Medical personnel provided assistance to injured passengers as rescue workers searched the wreckage.
Manuel Galans, mayor of Urda, confirmed that several passengers suffered injuries.
Meanwhile, local authorities described the situation as extremely serious.
Spain Suspends High-Speed Railway Services
Following the collision, ADIF suspended railway operations connecting Madrid, Ciudad Real, and Andalusia.
The disruption affected important transport routes linking the Spanish capital with southern regions.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed shock over the disaster and offered condolences to the victims’ families.
He confirmed that emergency teams were coordinating rescue efforts with relevant government departments.
The tragedy has raised serious concerns about railway safety across Spain’s extensive high-speed network.
Authorities are expected to investigate the collision and determine the circumstances behind the deadly accident.
