At least 64 people have died after two high-speed trains collided in Spain’s central province of Toledo on Wednesday. The deadly crash prompted authorities to suspend rail services linking Madrid with Ciudad Real and Andalusia.
Emiliano Garcia-Page, the leader of the Castilla-La Mancha region, warned that the death toll could rise further as emergency teams continued their work at the accident site.
"We are speaking of approximately 64 (dead), but this is probably going to grow even more," Garcia-Page told news agency AFP.
Two High-Speed Trains Collide While Travelling in the Same Direction
According to Spanish public broadcaster TVE, both trains were travelling in the same direction when one train struck the rear of the other. The collision reportedly caused two carriages to derail, leaving passengers injured and triggering a major emergency response. Authorities have mobilised emergency services to assist the victims and assess the situation. The crash has also disrupted rail travel between Madrid and several destinations in southern Spain.Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Expresses Shock
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed shock over the accident and said he was closely monitoring the response. Sanchez, who is seeking re-election next month, said he remained in contact with senior officials overseeing the emergency. In a post on X, he wrote, "Shocked by the serious train accident in Toledo. I remain in constant contact with the Minister of Transport and with the president of Castilla-La Mancha." He also highlighted the work of emergency responders at the scene. "Emergency services are working on the ground to assist those affected and ensure their safety, in coordination with all the involved administrations," he wrote.Videos shared on social media showed the devastating aftermath of the collision. The footage highlighted the scale of the incident as emergency personnel worked to help those affected.Consternado ante el grave accidente de trenes en Toledo. Permanezco en constante contacto con el ministro de Transportes, @oscar_puente_, y con el presidente de Castilla-La Mancha, @garciapage.
Los servicios de emergencia están trabajando sobre el terreno para atender a las personas afectadas y garantizar su seguridad, en coordinación con todas las administraciones implicadas. Mi cariño, solidaridad y apoyo a todas las víctimas y sus familias. — Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) October 28, 2026
Local Authorities Prepare Facilities for Injured Passengers
Local officials reported injuries among passengers and began preparing additional facilities to support the emergency response. Manuel Galan, mayor of the nearby town of Urda, said passengers had suffered injuries. He added that civil protection officials had asked the local administration to prepare a sports pavilion to accommodate people affected by the crash. Jesus Perez, mayor of the neighbouring village of Los Yebenes, also described the incident as serious. Meanwhile, Garcia-Page announced on X that he was travelling to the accident site. His visit was expected to help him assess the situation and coordinate with officials managing the response.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Sends Message of Support
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also expressed shock over the collision and offered support to Spain and its people. "In these such difficult hours, the Italian Government is close to Spain and the Spanish people for the dramatic railway accident that occurred near Toledo." Her statement reflected the concern following the deadly accident, which has disrupted transport services and prompted an extensive emergency operation.In queste ore così difficili, il Governo italiano è vicino alla Spagna e al popolo spagnolo per il drammatico incidente ferroviario avvenuto nei pressi di Toledo.
I miei pensieri e quelli di tutto il nostro Governo vanno ai familiari delle vittime, ai feriti e a quanti stanno lavorando senza sosta nelle operazioni di soccorso. — Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) October 28, 2026