High-speed train collision in Spain leaves dozens dead

On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, a major train accident occurred in Spain when two high-speed trains collided near the towns of Los Yebenes and Urda in the Toledo province. The incident, which took place shortly after 9 a.m. local time, involved a Renfe AVE train traveling from Madrid to Seville and an opposing Iryo train. Following the impact, multiple rail cars derailed and fell down an embankment, resulting in at least 64 confirmed fatalities.

Rescue operations are currently underway, with emergency medical teams, ambulances, and helicopters deployed to the scene to search for survivors and manage the aftermath. Rail operator Adif has suspended all traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line. While investigations are in the early stages, witness reports describe a massive impact and significant wreckage, with several carriages left hanging off an elevated section of the track. This tragedy marks the second fatal railway accident in Spain within the current year.