Spain train crash: 30 dead after two high-speed trains collide near Toledo

At least 30 people have died after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo in Spain on Wednesday, the Castilla-La Mancha regional government said, as cited by Reuters. Rescue teams and emergency services are at the site as recovery operations continue.

Train services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia were suspended following the collision.

The crash took place on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed rail line near Urda, involving a Renfe AVE train and an Iryo train. The incident triggered a large-scale emergency response involving authorities at the local, regional and national levels.


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Spain's rail infrastructure operator ADIF said the accident occurred on Wednesday morning in Toledo province.

Spain PM, Pedro Sanchez, expressed solidarity with the victims and their families. In a post on X, Sanchez said, "Shocked by the serious train accident in Toledo." He added that, "Emergency services are working on the ground to assist those affected and ensure their safety, in coordination with all the involved administrations."

Castilla-La Mancha official Padilla told Spanish public broadcaster TVE that both trains were travelling from Madrid towards Seville when the accident occurred. One train reportedly struck the rear of the other while it was stationary, causing two carriages to derail.

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The cause of the collision remains unknown, Padilla said.

According to Padilla, the Renfe train was carrying 397 passengers, while 147 passengers were aboard the Iryo train. Emergency personnel are continuing rescue and recovery efforts at the site.

President of Castilla-La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, said, "I am following with attention and concern the railway accident that occurred this morning in Urda. At this moment, I am on my way to the site, and both I and the rest of my Government are suspending our agenda."