By Ahmed Abdelsalam
At least 30 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided on Spain's Madrid-Seville line on October 28, 2026, and the death toll is expected to rise, according to a spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha region. The crash occurred around 8:30 a.m. local time at kilometer marker 118 near the towns of Mora, Orgaz, and Urda.
Collision Details
The collision involved a Renfe train and an Iryo train, both traveling from Madrid to Seville, Spain's Transport Ministry confirmed. Preliminary investigations indicate the Renfe train likely struck the Iryo train from behind, causing two coaches to derail. The Iryo train carried 146 passengers, including one baby, while the Renfe train had 397 passengers aboard.
Emergency Response
Spain's Health Minister Monica Garcia said the government was mobilizing all available resources and coordinating with relevant institutions. Garcia added she was working with the Castilla-La Mancha regional government to provide any needed support and expressed gratitude to emergency personnel dispatched to the scene.
Service Disruptions
Iryo activated all emergency protocols and canceled all services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha along the Southern Corridor. The company provided no estimate for when service would resume. The accident remains under investigation as a developing story.
