Spain train crash near Toledo: at least 50 dead, 179 injured

Two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, Spain, at 8:54 a.m. between the villages of Mora, Orgaz and Urda. At least 50 people died and another 179 were injured, and the government fears the figures will rise.

After the collision, two carriages fell off an embankment. Initial reports spoke of at least ten dead, then the toll rose to 50. According to preliminary information from Spanish media, an AVE train of the state carrier Renfe probably struck the rear of a train operated by Iryo. The Renfe train carried 397 passengers, the other 147.

Firefighters, 16 ambulances and three helicopters are at the scene. The regional government has activated an emergency plan. Traffic on the line connecting Madrid and Andalusia has been halted.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wrote on X that he was shocked by the serious accident. He said he was in constant contact with the transport minister and the head of the Castilla-La Mancha region. He expressed “love, solidarity and support” to all the victims and their families.

Around Prague, based on reporting by novinky.cz