Spanish football fans assist in train collision rescue near Toledo

On October 30, 2026, a tragic rail collision occurred near Toledo, Spain, involving an AVE high-speed train and a stationary Iryo train. The accident resulted in at least 30 fatalities and over 170 injuries after the AVE train struck the stationary unit from behind, causing two carriages to derail. Both trains were operating on the line connecting Madrid to Andalusia.

Approximately 50 fans of the Rayo Vallecano football club, who were traveling back from a Copa del Rey match against Recreativo Huelva, found themselves stranded when their own train was halted due to the disaster. Upon learning of the severity of the crash, the fans, known as 'Bukaneros', walked seven kilometers to the site of the collision in Urda. They actively assisted in rescue operations and transported individuals with minor injuries to a makeshift medical center set up in a local sports gymnasium. Their humanitarian efforts concluded around 15:00 local time as professional medical teams arrived to take over the care of the victims.