A tragic collision between two high-speed trains occurred on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Urda, central Spain. At least 10 people have lost their lives, according to officials, and this number may increase as more information becomes available.
The crash took place in the Toledo province during the morning hours. It has led to the suspension of rail services connecting Madrid, Ciudad Real, and Andalusia.
Details of the Incident:
Esther Padilla, the spokeswoman for the Castilla La Mancha region, indicated that two trains, both traveling from Madrid to Seville in the same direction, were involved in the accident. One train collided with the rear of another that had stopped. This impact resulted in the derailment of two cars.
The collision involved a train operated by the state-owned RENFE and another by the private rail company IRYO. A similar tragic accident involving trains from these companies occurred earlier this year in January.
Passenger and Casualty Information:
Padilla reported that the RENFE train carried 397 passengers, while the IRYO train had 147 passengers onboard. Injuries among the passengers are confirmed, as stated by Manuel Galán, the mayor of Urda. Civil protection authorities are utilizing local resources for assistance, requesting the use of a sports pavilion for tending to those affected.
Response and Historical Context:
Emiliano García-Page, the regional president of Castilla La Mancha, has announced through social media platform X that he is en route to the crash site. This tragic event follows another devastating crash in January that resulted in the deaths of 45 individuals due to a train derailment. That incident was noted as the severest in Spain since a 2013 accident that claimed 80 lives, raising concerns over the reliability of Spain’s notable high-speed rail network.