MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday (local time) expressed solidarity with the victims and their families after a high-speed train collision in Spain’s central province of Toledo killed at least 10 people, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise further.
In a post on X, Sanchez said, “Shocked by the serious train accident in Toledo. I remain in constant contact with the Minister of Transport, @oscar_puente_, and with the president of Castilla-La Mancha, @garciapage”. “Emergency services are working on the ground to assist those affected and ensure their safety, in coordination with all the involved administrations. My affection, solidarity, and support to all the victims and their families,” he added.
Consternado ante el grave accidente de trenes en Toledo. Permanezco en constante contacto con el ministro de Transportes, @oscar_puente_, y con el presidente de Castilla-La Mancha, @garciapage.
Los servicios de emergencia están trabajando sobre el terreno para atender a las personas afectadas y garantizar su seguridad, en coordinación con todas las administraciones implicadas.
Mi cariño, solidaridad y apoyo a todas las víctimas y sus familias.
— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) October 28, 2026
The collision occurred at around 8:30 am near Urda in Toledo, south of Madrid, involving a Renfe high-speed train and an Iryo train travelling from Madrid towards Seville, according to Euronews. At least 10 people were killed and several others injured in the accident. Initial reports indicated that two carriages of the Iryo train derailed and fell down an embankment following the collision.
“The information we are receiving is not good at all. There are at least 10 dead and it is possible that the number will increase,” a spokesperson for the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha was quoted as saying by rtve.
🇪🇸 Spain records at least five fatal high-speed rail accidents in 2026
1) Adamuz rail disaster (January 18)
A high-speed Iryo train derailed in Adamuz (Córdoba) on the Madrid–Seville line after a fractured rail weld. Seconds later, a southbound Renfe train slammed into the derailed carriages, killing 46 and injuring 292.2) Gelida train derailment (January 20)
Commuter train hit a collapsed wall damaged by Storm Harry. Trainee driver killed, at least 37 injured.3) Cartagena train accident (January 22)
A passenger train in Cartagena collided with a crane arm on the tracks. Six people were injured. No fatalities.4) Talavera la Real accident (February 12)
Another rail incident in Talavera la Real added further pressure on infrastructure manager Adif.5) Toledo high-speed collision (October 28)
Today’s rear-end collision between an Iryo and a Renfe train on the Madrid-Andalusia line in Toledo has left at least 39 dead and shut down major southbound traffic.At least 86 were killed across the five accidents. Earlier incidents alone injured at least 335 people.
Today’s Toledo crash happened on the same line as the January 18 Adamuz disaster.
Video from the scene of the deadly Toledo rail collision
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) October 28, 2026
Manuel Galan, mayor of Urda, confirmed the collision, telling Spanish public broadcaster TVE, “Two trains have collided — there are people injured”. The Railway Infrastructure Administrator (Adif) confirmed the incident and announced the suspension of high-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalusia in both directions.
Emergency services have been deployed to the accident site to rescue passengers and provide medical assistance. Hospitals in the Madrid and Castilla-La Mancha regions have also been alerted to prepare for casualties, including by making intensive care beds and operating theatres available. (ANI)
