Europe live with Jakub KrupaWorld news At least 30 dead and 80 injured after two trains collide in Spain – latest updates President of Castilla-La Mancha region says numbers likely to rise after crash in Toledo Full report from Spain LIVE Updated 3m ago Jakub Krupa Wed 28 Oct 2026 11.32 GMTFirst published on Wed 28 Oct 2026 09.43 GMT Share Key events 11m ago Aerial footage from the crash scene - video 12m ago At least 30 dead, 80 injured, but numbers likely to rise, local president says 30m ago Death toll may rise further, local government spokesperson warns 45m ago At least 30 dead in Spanish train crash, local government confirms 1h ago Spanish royals express concern for and support to all affected by train crash 1h ago 'Europe mourns in you,' EU's von der Leyen responds to train collision in Spain 1h ago At least 30 dead after two train collide in Spain - what do we know 1h ago Spain's transport minister working to 'obtain all possible information' 1h ago Spanish PM, opposition leader 'shocked' by train crash in Toledo 2h ago Spanish health minister fears 'major tragedy' after train collision in Toledo 2h ago Toledo crash brings back memories of deadly crash in Adamuz 2h ago Death toll likely to rise, local government spokesperson warns 2h ago At least 10 feared dead after collision in Toledo province Rescue team members arrive at the scene where two high-speed trains crashed in Spain From 12m ago The president of Castilla-La Mancha region, Emiliano García-Page, is now briefing the reporters.
He confirms the latest figure of 30 dead – 24 in the AVE train and six in the Iryo train – but says the authorities expect this number to rise further as emergency services are yet to reach the most affected parts of the wreckage.
He also says some 80 people were injured, with 30 people with minor injuries, and 50 with moderate and more serious injuries of varying severity.
He thanks all emergency services for their help.
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Investigators believe the AVE high-speed train travelling behind crashed into the stationary Iryo service, according to the newspaper.
Aerial footage shows aftermath of deadly Spain train collision – video The president of Castilla-La Mancha region, Emiliano García-Page, is now briefing the reporters.
Unlike other party leaders, the far-right Vox party’s Santiago Abascal appears to be going ahead with his political plans for today as he continues campaigning ahead of next month’s parliamentary election in Spain.
In his comments, he repeatedly attacked Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sánchez for “constantly putting the Spanish people at risk.” He explicitly rejected calls to suspend the campaign, insisting that would only to “exploit the grief and mourning to silence complaints and protests regarding the decay of our infrastructure.” Spanish King Felipe VI appeared in front of cameras on his visit to Bétera, where he is attending some military exercises.
His brief reaction was largely in line with his earlier written statement.
Visibly shaken, Felipe VI said he wanted to “express my deep regret over this horrific incident,” acknowledging “a high number of fatalities and many injuries.” “My primary concern is to express my sorrow over this terrible tragedy and to convey our condolences, sadness, support, and affection to the families during such an incredibly difficult and painful time.” He also thanked emergency services responding to the incident for their help.
Esther Padilla, spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha region, has just appeared on RTVE again, confirming at least 30 dead, and saying the number may rise even further.
Local government spokesperson Padilla said the focus at the moment is on ensuring all affected get the medical help they need.
Most people are being transferred to a hospital in Toledro, but three other hospitals were also put on high readiness to support the emergency respond when needed, she said.
Another passenger on one of the trains reported that their Renfe AVE train came to a brief stop and was held up for a few minutes shortly before the crash, with the explanation given being “heavy traffic in the area.” After it moved off again, it collided at speed with the other train, causing a “violent impact” on the passengers.
Talking to RTVE, Fernando Seco said passengers in his carriage – at the back of the train – were able to get out of the train and down the embankment, when they realised the scale of the disaster and damage to front carriages.
He said there had been no sign that anything was wrong with the train beforehand.
Miguel, a passenger travelling with several colleagues in the rear car of one of the trains, described to COPE radio the moment of the accident.
“We heard a massive roar, a truly enormous thud that went on for 10 seconds, as if the train were about to derail.
Through the right-hand window, we could see a wrecked train – I imagine it must have been the other one.” His comments were relayed by Reuters.
Castilla-la Mancha regional government said the death toll had risen to 30 from 10, in line with their previous warnings that the number could rise (10:46).
This also is in line with earlier media reports (11:29).
Early indications suggest that a Renfe AVE train from Madrid to Sevilla – the larger of the two (11:00) – collided with the Iryo train ahead of it.
Spanish news agency EFE reported that at least three carriages derailed, with some falling off the embankment, fuelling concerns that the death toll could still rise further.
The investigation will look into what caused the incident and look at both the driver’s reactions and the operation of the signalling system.
The incident took place in the Urda area of Toledro province.
The Spanish royal household has just issued their statement too, expressing their concern and support for all affected.
It reads: “We are moved and concerned by the train accident in Urda (Toledo).
We share in the sorrow of the families and loved ones of the deceased and send our affection to the injured and those affected.
Our support also goes to the emergency teams and all those working in the area to help as much as possible under these circumstances.” The emergency service of the Castilla-La Mancha government set up a hotline for all affected by the crash: 900 122 112.
Both affected train companies also set up their hotlines: Iryo: 900 001 403 RENFE: 900 101 020 European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen responded to the train crash in Spain.
In a statement, she said: “Just received the devastating news from Toledo on the collision of two high-speed trains.
My heart goes out to the victims’ families and loved ones.
Today, Europe mourns with you.” Madrid’s blood bank has issued an “urgent appeal for blood donations” given “possible increase in unforeseen healthcare needs” for all blood groups.
Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE is reporting at least 30 dead, quoting government sources.
This has not been at this stage formally confirmed by the authorities.
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