At least 30 people have died after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, Spain. Emergency teams are rescuing passengers as authorities suspend major rail services
MADRID: At least 30 people have died after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The accident occurred near Urda in Toledo province, leaving numerous passengers injured and disrupting rail services across central Spain.
Regional authorities confirmed the updated death toll as emergency teams continued searching damaged carriages. Earlier reports had placed the number of fatalities at 10, but officials warned that casualties could rise.
Two High-Speed Trains Collide Near Toledo
The collision involved trains operated by Spain’s national railway company Renfe and private operator Iryo. The accident occurred shortly after 9am local time on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed railway line. Initial reports indicate that one train struck another from behind, causing two carriages to derail and fall down an embankment.
More than 500 passengers were travelling aboard the two trains. Rescue teams rushed to the scene to assist injured passengers and search the wreckage.
Emergency Operations and Rail Disruptions
Firefighters, medical personnel, police officers and civil protection teams launched a major emergency response. Spanish railway infrastructure operator Adif suspended high-speed services connecting Madrid with Andalusia following the collision.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed solidarity with victims and their families. He also confirmed that authorities were coordinating rescue operations. Investigators have not yet established the cause of the accident.
Second Major Spain Train Disaster in 2026
The tragedy follows another deadly high-speed train collision near Adamuz in Córdoba province in January 2026, which killed 46 people. The latest accident has renewed attention on railway safety as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding Wednesday’s crash.
Impact to Expect
Passengers travelling between Madrid and southern Spain should expect major rail disruptions and possible cancellations. Authorities will continue rescue operations and investigate the collision, while the confirmed death toll could rise.
