Hundreds injured and several killed in high speed train collision in Spain

Spain has been hit by another deadly railway disaster after two high-speed trains operated by Renfe and Iryo collided near Toledo. At least 10 people have been reported dead, with dozens injured. Rail services on the Madrid-Andalusia corridor have been suspended as emergency teams respond and authorities investigate the cause.

Post Published By: Aditya Wadhawan

Updated : 28 October 2026, 4:33 PM IST

Emergency crews respond after two high-speed trains collide near Toledo, Spain, leaving at least 10 people dead and dozens injured. (Images: X)

Madrid: At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured after two high-speed trains collided in Spain, prompting an emergency response and the suspension of rail services along a major corridor.  The crash occurred shortly after 9 am local time in the province of Toledo, near the towns of Mora, Orgaz and Urda. According to railway infrastructure manager ADIF, the accident involved trains operated by state-owned Renfe and private operator Iryo on the Madrid-Andalusia route.

Spain Train Accident: Carriages Derail After Collision

The impact caused two carriages of the Iryo train to derail, a spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha regional government said. Television footage showed a derailed train on an elevated section of track, while twisted metal, damaged panels and debris were scattered down the embankment. Images circulating online also showed badly damaged carriages lying on their sides.

ADIF announced that services on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed corridor had been suspended following the collision. Emergency personnel were deployed to assist passengers and respond to the incident.

Pedro Sánchez Reacts to Deadly Train Crash

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed shock over what he described as a serious railway incident in Toledo. In a message posted on X, Sánchez said emergency services were working at the scene and conveyed his support to the victims and their families. He also cancelled his scheduled engagements for Wednesday. The opposition People's Party called off its campaign events following the disaster.

Second Major Rail Tragedy in Less Than a Year

The collision has renewed concerns about railway safety in Spain. In January, 46 people were killed near Adamuz in Córdoba province when an Iryo train derailed and collided with an oncoming Renfe train. That disaster triggered debate over railway infrastructure investment and maintenance.

Investigations into Wednesday's collision will be crucial to establishing what caused the latest crash.