In Brief
- At least 68 people killed in a devastating train crash in Spain.
- Several passengers injured, with rescue teams rushing to help survivors.
- Witnesses described horrifying scenes of destruction and chaos at the crash site.
- Authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the accident and suspended affected rail services.
A devastating train collision in Spain on October 28, 2026, has claimed at least 68 lives and left more than 100 people injured. The accident occurred in the Toledo province when two high-speed trains operated by Renfe and Iryo collided on the Madrid–Seville route, causing several carriages to derail.
Witnesses described horrifying scenes, with passengers trapped in damaged carriages and debris scattered across the railway embankment. Emergency teams rushed to rescue survivors, while authorities suspended high-speed rail services between Madrid and southern Spain. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced three days of national mourning, as investigators examined a possible signalling-system failure and the decisions made by rail traffic controllers.