Train crash near Toledo, Spain kills at least 10
A Madrid-to-Seville RENFE train struck the rear of a stationary IRYO train near Urda in Toledo province, derailing two carriages and killing at least 10 people, according to regional spokeswoman Esther Padilla. The RENFE train carried 397 passengers and the IRYO service 147, with emergency crews and a military unit deployed and rail services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia suspended.
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The cause of the collision has not been determined, leaving open questions about signalling, track occupancy and operational safety on shared high-speed lines. This is the second deadly rail disaster in Spain in 2026 after a January crash killed 45, which may intensify scrutiny of the country's high-speed network and pressure authorities to review safety protocols.
- At least 10 confirmed dead, with officials warning the toll could rise
- Two trains collided when one struck a stationary train on the same track
- Second major Spanish rail disaster in 2026 after January's crash killed 45
Source: euronews.com — Alexis Caraco, 2026-10-28
Published there as: “Two high-speed trains collide near Toledo, Spain”
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