Spain is mourning after a devastating collision between two high-speed trains near Urda in the Toledo region killed at least 68 people and injured dozens more. The accident occurred on Wednesday, October 28, on a railway line connecting Madrid with southern Spain.
According to the Associated Press, a train operated by Spain’s state railway company Renfe struck the rear of a stationary train operated by private company Iryo. The collision derailed carriages and triggered a major emergency response, with rescue teams working through the wreckage to assist passengers.
Transport Minister Óscar Puente said investigators were examining a failure in the railway signalling system and the decision to allow a train to resume its journey. Authorities are analysing operational records and other evidence to establish the exact sequence of events.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced three days of national mourning, from October 29 to 31, and promised a thorough investigation. The disaster has renewed questions about railway safety, signalling systems and procedures for handling technical failures.
Rail services between Madrid and parts of southern Spain were suspended following the collision, disrupting travel as emergency operations and investigations continued.
Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 2:02 PM IST