On Wednesday, 28 October 2026, around 9:00 am local time, two high-speed trains collided in Spain. The accident happened on the line connecting Madrid to Spain’s southern Andalusia region and has caused at least 30 casualties, although the death toll may rise further.
Less than a year after a train crash in Adamuz, which left 46 people dead and 152 injured, Spain is being confronted with another deadly train collision. In the province of Toledo, between the towns of Mora, Orgaz, and Urda, two high-speed trains have run into each other.
#AccidenteFerroviario 🚨 Imágenes de las labores de rescate de los efectivos del #GREIM y de #SeguridadCiudadana y de la evacuación de uno de los heridos por parte del #ServicioAéreo al Hospital 12 de Octubre. 🚔 Además de las unidades destacadas anteriormente, se han desplegado sobre el terreno cuatro #OMAC (Oficinas Móviles de Atención a la Ciudadanía), el #ServicioCinológico y el #ServicioDeMontaña
— Guardia Civil (@guardiacivil) October 28, 2026
The trains were reportedly carrying 544 people: the Iryo 7076 had 146 passengers and one baby on board, while the AVE 2080 carried 397 passengers. At the moment of writing, 30 people have officially been reported dead, but local authorities warn the death toll could rise even further and are talking about a “major tragedy”.
Following the crash, Madrid’s blood bank issued an urgent appeal for blood donations for all blood groups in order to be able to respond to those in need.
“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,” Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez wrote on X.
‼️Accidente tren 🚨 La Guardia Civil ha desplegado en la zona personal de Seguridad Ciudadana de la provincia de Toledo, OMAC (Oficinas Móviles de Atención a la Ciudadanía) así como agentes del SEPRONA y de la Jefatura de Tráfico. ✔️ También se desplazan a la zona en este momento unidades de Seguridad Ciudadana de Ciudad Real y Albacete, de los Grupos de Reserva y Seguridad (GRS), del Servicio Aéreo, de drones, grupo de Caballería y el Equipo de Grandes Catástrofes del Servicio de Criminalística, del Servicio Cinológico y de Policía Judicial.
— Guardia Civil (@guardiacivil) October 28, 2026
Both vehicles were travelling on the Madrid-Seville line and, according to Esther Padilla, spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha region, one of them may have stopped before the accident.
The exact circumstances of the incident have yet to be determined, and an investigation has been started. Reportedly, the Renfe AVE train from Madrid to Sevilla ran into the Iryo train ahead. The Spanish news agency EFE has shared that at least three carriages have derailed, including some that have fallen off the embankment.
“We heard a massive roar, a truly enormous thud that went on for 10 seconds, as if the train were about to derail. Through the right-hand window, we could see a wrecked train – I imagine it must have been the other one,” Miguel, one of the passengers aboard the trains, told COPE Radio, according to Reuters.
🚨 MAJOR HIGH-SPEED TRAIN COLLISION IN SPAIN Two high-speed trains operated by Renfe and Iryo collided near Urda in Spain’s Toledo province on Wednesday morning. According to reports, a Renfe AVE train struck the rear of a stationary Iryo train causing two carriages to derail and fall down an embankment. Spanish media reports have put the death toll as high as 46 while earlier official figures confirmed at least 10 deaths. Rescue operations are ongoing and casualty figures remain subject to updates. The cause remains under investigation. High-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended. 🎥 Video shared online #Spain #TrainCrash
— contentkikamii (@contentkikamii) October 28, 2026
Following the accident, services between Madrid and the southern region of Andalucía have been suspended for an unknown amount of time.
The emergency service of the Castilla-La Mancha government has set up a hotline for all those who might be affected by the crash, which can be reached by calling 900 122 112, or 900 10 10 20 (Renfe), or 900 001 403 (Iryo).
“Just received the devastating news from Toledo on the collision of two high-speed trains. My heart goes out to the victims’ families and loved ones. Today, Europe mourns with you,” European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement.
Spain🇪🇸 is in our hearts today. Our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the Toledo train accident. We wish the injured a swift recovery and thank the emergency teams for their tireless work. https://t.co/hwaS3RTMkJ
— EPP Group (@EPPGroup) October 28, 2026
Spain has the largest high-speed railway network in Europe and has carried 25 million passengers in 2024. Globally speaking, the country comes in second after China.
