Spain Train Crash: At Least 68 Dead in Second Major Rail Disaster of 2026

 

At Least 68 Dead in Spain’s Second Major Train Crash of 2026

TOLEDO, Spain — October 28, 2026

At least 68 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, marking the country’s second major deadly rail accident this year. Dozens of people were also injured as emergency crews continued rescue operations at the crash site in Toledo province.

The collision occurred on Wednesday morning between the towns of Urda and Los Yébenes, along the high-speed route connecting Madrid and Seville. The trains involved were operated by Spain’s state-owned Renfe and private rail company Iryo.

According to reports from Spanish media and international news agencies, the Renfe train struck the rear of an Iryo train that had stopped on the tracks. The impact derailed carriages and left severely damaged wreckage scattered along the railway embankment.

Regional authorities reported at least 68 fatalities, while injured passengers were transported to nearby hospitals. Rescue workers, firefighters, police and emergency medical teams were deployed to assist survivors and recover victims from the damaged carriages.

Investigation Focuses on Railway Safety

The precise circumstances surrounding the collision remained under investigation. Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente discussed a computer-related failure affecting railway safety systems and the subsequent decision to allow the Renfe train to resume movement.

Authorities had not yet completed their investigation, and responsibility for the crash had not been definitively established.

Renfe confirmed that one of its high-speed trains had been involved in an accident with an Iryo service between Los Yébenes and Urda. The company activated its emergency response arrangements and said its priority was supporting victims and their families.

Second Deadly Rail Accident This Year

The latest disaster follows another fatal high-speed train collision near Adamuz in Córdoba province in January 2026, when 46 people died.

The two accidents have renewed questions about railway safety and the protection of passengers using Spain’s extensive high-speed rail network. However, investigators must establish whether the incidents had any common causes rather than assuming a connection.

Rail services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia were disrupted following Wednesday’s collision.

Spain’s government announced an investigation into the tragedy, with officials pledging to establish what happened and determine whether any safety failures or negligence contributed to the crash.

Source note: This article is an original, independently worded report based on coverage by ITV News/AP, Spanish public broadcaster RTVE and Renfe’s official statement. The death toll and other developing details should be updated when authorities release new confirmed information.

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