High-speed train collision in Spain leaves dozens dead

On October 28, 2026, a major railway accident occurred in the province of Toledo, Spain, between the towns of Los Yebenes and Urda. A high-speed Renfe AVE train, traveling from Madrid to Seville with 297 passengers, collided with an Iryo train carrying 147 passengers, which was moving in the opposite direction. The impact caused multiple carriages to derail and fall down an embankment.

While initial reports estimated 10 fatalities, the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha and other sources have since confirmed at least 30 deaths, with some reports citing figures exceeding 50. Rescue operations are currently ongoing as emergency services search the wreckage, which involves over 400 total passengers. Witnesses described a prolonged, loud noise during the crash and scenes of significant destruction.

This incident marks the second fatal accident on the same rail line in less than nine months, reigniting a nationwide debate regarding the safety of the Spanish railway network. Authorities have suspended all traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line while investigations proceed. Survivors reported chaos at the site, though many highlighted the calm behavior of passengers during the immediate evacuation process.