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Dozens feared dead after two high-speed trains collide in Spain

At least 30 people were killed and 80 were injured, officials said, as emergency crews rescued passengers and suspended service on the Madrid-Andalusia line.

  • On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, a Renfe AVE train collided with a stationary Iryo service near Urda, Toledo, derailing two carriages and forcing suspension of the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line.
  • This disaster marks Spain's second major high-speed rail collision this year, following January's Adamuz crash that killed 46 people and intensified scrutiny of infrastructure maintenance.
  • Regional authorities report at least 30 fatalities and 80 injuries, with emergency teams deploying mobile ICUs and requesting a sports pavilion in Urda to accommodate casualties.
  • The Spanish Football Federation postponed 24 Copa del Rey matches as a "mark of respect," while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez suspended his campaign agenda ahead of November elections.
  • Investigators are examining reports of a signaling fault that may have caused the collision, while hospitals across Toledo and Madrid appeal for urgent blood donations to address casualties.
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At least two Canadians hurt in high-speed rail crash in Spain, Carney says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says at least two Canadians were injured in a high-speed rail crash today in Spain. Carney expressed Canada's solidarity with victims and family members and indicated Ottawa would help as needed.

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