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Spain train collision: 39 reported dead, what happened near Toledo and what caused the accident?

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28.10.2026

Spain train collision: 39 reported dead, what happened near Toledo and what caused the accident?

Two high-speed trains operated by Renfe and Iryo collided near Urda in Spain's Toledo province on October 28, 2026. The accident reportedly sent two carriages down an embankment and disrupted railway services between Madrid and Andalusia. Emergency teams reached the scene as authorities assessed casualties.

At least 39 people have reportedly died after two high-speed passenger trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday, October 28, triggering a major emergency response. The accident occurred near Urda in Toledo province, where two train carriages derailed and fell down an embankment. Several passengers suffered injuries as rescue teams rushed to the scene. The reported death toll remains provisional, with different news agencies citing varying casualty figures.

According to Reuters and Spanish news agency EFE, the collision occurred shortly before 9 am local time on the high-speed railway connecting Madrid with southern Spain. Rail infrastructure operator Adif suspended services on the Madrid-Andalusia route following the........

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