At least 30 killed in high-speed train crash near Urda

At least 30 killed in high-speed train crash near Urda

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Spanish railway officials said that at least 30 people were killed when a high-speed train struck a stationary train near Urda, south of Madrid, on 28 October. The collision prompted the suspension of services on the Madrid-Andalusia line and emergency crews were dispatched to treat the injured.

Earlier reports had given a lower casualty figure, with some sources initially citing ten deaths. The accident involved trains operated by Renfe and Iryo on tracks managed by ADIF, and civil protection agencies coordinated the emergency response.

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Renfe Iryo ADIF Pedro Sánchez Manuel Galán Jesús Pérez Martín Civil Protection agency emergency services

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Toledo province, Spain Mora, Toledo, Spain Orgaz, Toledo, Spain Urda, Toledo, Spain Los Yébenes, Toledo, Spain Madrid, Spain Seville, Spain Andalusia, Spain

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October 28, 2026
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At least 30 dead after high-speed train collision near Urda, south of Madrid
At least 30 dead after high-speed train collision near Urda, south of Madrid

BBC • 28 Oct 11:38

A high-speed train collided with a stationary train near Urda, killing at least 30 people and injuring many others, with officials citing possible signalling error as the cause.

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At least 30 killed in high-speed train collision in Toledo, Spain
At least 30 killed in high-speed train collision in Toledo, Spain

The Guardian • 28 Oct 11:12

A collision between two high-speed trains in the province of Toledo has killed at least 30 people, with authorities saying the death toll could rise.

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Two high-speed trains collide in Toledo province, casualties reported
Two high-speed trains collide in Toledo province, casualties reported

CNN • 28 Oct 10:23

At least ten people were killed when a Renfe train and an Iryo train collided on a high-speed line in Toledo, Spain, prompting emergency response and suspension of the route.

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At least 46 Dead in Toledo High-Speed Train Collision
At least 46 Dead in Toledo High-Speed Train Collision

NDTV • 28 Oct 09:54

A rear-end crash between a Renfe AVE train and a stationary Iryo train on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line killed at least 46 people and injured several others.

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Ten Dead After High-Speed Train Collision in Toledo Province
Ten Dead After High-Speed Train Collision in Toledo Province

CNBC • 28 Oct 09:35

At least ten people were killed when two high-speed trains collided near Urda, Spain, prompting emergency response and an investigation by railway manager Adif.

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At least 10 killed in high-speed train collision in Toledo province
At least 10 killed in high-speed train collision in Toledo province

The Guardian • 28 Oct 09:31

A rear-end collision between two high-speed trains in central Spain has left at least ten people dead and many injured, prompting suspension of services between Madrid and Seville.

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At least 30 dead after high-speed train collision in central Spain
At least 30 dead after high-speed train collision in central Spain

France 24 • 28 Oct 09:00

Two high-speed trains collided on the Madrid-Andalusia line in Toledo province, killing at least 30 people and prompting the suspension of services.

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Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, line suspended
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, line suspended

CNN • 28 Oct 08:58

A Renfe train and an Iryo train collided near Toledo on the Madrid-Seville high-speed route, prompting suspension of the line while authorities assess damage and possible injuries.

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