Spain high-speed train crash near Urda kills at least 30

Spain high-speed train crash near Urda kills at least 30

Spanish officials said that on 28 October a Renfe high-speed train collided with a stationary Iryo train near Urda in Toledo province, killing at least 30 people and injuring dozens, and that a possible signalling error may have caused the crash. The authorities suspended all high-speed services on the line and deployed emergency crews to the site.

Earlier reports had given higher casualty figures; The Straits Times reported that the collision left 64 dead. Subsequent information from other sources, including The Hindu, confirmed at least 30 fatalities and described the incident as a serious accident.

Acteurs

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

Lieux

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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28 octobre 2026
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Dozens feared dead after two trains collide south of Madrid
Dozens feared dead after two trains collide south of Madrid

BBC • 28 oct. 11h38

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 dead after two trains collide in Spain - latest updates
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The Guardian • 28 oct. 11h12

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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Spain train crash leaves at least 10 dead
Spain train crash leaves at least 10 dead

CNN • 28 oct. 10h23

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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Two trains collide in Spain’s Toledo Province; at least 30 dead
Two trains collide in Spain’s Toledo Province; at least 30 dead

The Hindu • 28 oct. 09h58

A rear-end collision between two high-speed trains in central Spain's Toledo province left at least 30 dead and dozens injured, prompting emergency response and service suspensions.

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46 Killed In Crash Between 2 High-Speed Trains In Spain
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NDTV • 28 oct. 09h54

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 people confirmed dead in high-speed Spain train crash, local media report
Ten people confirmed dead in high-speed Spain train crash, local media report

CNBC • 28 oct. 09h35

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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Spain train crash: at least 10 dead after collision in Toledo province
Spain train crash: at least 10 dead after collision in Toledo province

The Guardian • 28 oct. 09h31

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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Dozens killed in high-speed train collision in central Spain
Dozens killed in high-speed train collision in central Spain

France 24 • 28 oct. 09h00

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 forcing suspension of line
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CNN • 28 oct. 08h58

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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Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, at least 64 dead
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, at least 64 dead

The Straits Times • 28 oct. 08h43

A stationary Iryo train near Toledo was struck by a Renfe high-speed train, causing a derailment that left at least 64 people dead and dozens injured.

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