Spain Train Crash: At Least 39 Dead After Two High Speed Trains Collide in Toledo

At least 39 people have been reported dead after two high speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in a major railway disaster that has prompted emergency rescue operations and the suspension of rail services along a key route connecting Madrid with southern Spain.

The collision happened shortly after 9am local time between the towns of Mora and Orgaz, in the province of Toledo. The trains involved were operated by Spain’s state-owned Renfe and private rail company Iryo. Initial reports indicated that one train struck the rear of another, causing two carriages to derail. Authorities said the cause of the crash and the full number of casualties were still being established.

The two trains were reportedly carrying more than 500 passengers combined. The Renfe train had 397 passengers on board, while the Iryo service was carrying approximately 147 people, including a baby. Images from the scene showed damaged carriages lying on their sides near the railway line as emergency workers rushed to assist passengers.

Emergency services have been working to rescue survivors and transport injured passengers for medical treatment. Manuel Galán, the mayor of nearby Urda, said local authorities had been asked to prepare a sports pavilion to help accommodate and assist those affected by the crash. Hospitals were also making arrangements to receive injured passengers as the rescue operation continued.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he was shocked by the serious accident and was in contact with the transport minister and the president of the Castilla La Mancha region. He expressed solidarity with the victims and their families, while emergency teams continued working at the scene.

Rail operator Adif announced that services on the high-speed line connecting Madrid with Andalusia had been suspended following the collision. The disruption is expected to affect passengers travelling between Madrid, Ciudad Real and southern Spain as authorities respond to the emergency and investigate what happened.

The tragedy has also revived concerns about railway safety in Spain, which suffered another deadly high-speed rail disaster in January 2026. That crash near Adamuz, in Córdoba province, killed dozens of people and injured many others. However, investigators have yet to establish the cause of Wednesday’s collision in Toledo, and authorities have urged caution while the investigation continues.