High-Speed Train Collision in Toledo Kills 64
Regional officials confirmed the death toll rose after a private operator struck a stopped state-run train in central Spain.
By David Almasi ·
A high-speed train crash in the Toledo province of Spain killed 64 people, regional authorities said on Wednesday. The collision occurred when a private Iryo unit struck the rear of a stationary Renfe state train in a rural area. The impact caused several carriages to derail and overturn. An additional 80 passengers were injured in the incident.
Esther Padilla, the spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha regional government, confirmed that both trains were traveling in the same direction before the crash. Official data from the regional executive indicated that the Renfe train was carrying 397 passengers. The Iryo unit involved in the collision was transporting 147 people.
Regional President Emiliano García-Page provided updates on the number of injured individuals as rescue teams continued searching through the wreckage. Local health authorities requested blood donations and established a telephone line to assist the families of the victims. The scale of the accident required a coordinated response from multiple emergency services.
In the nearby municipality of Urda, Mayor Manuel Galán coordinated the preparation of a sports center to receive the affected passengers. The facility was set up to provide initial shelter and support for survivors and families arriving at the scene.
Miguel, a passenger in the last carriage of the train, described the moment of impact to the COPE radio station. He said the group heard a deafening roar followed by a dull blow that lasted ten seconds. He compared the sensation to the train about to derail. Through the window on the right, he observed a destroyed train and believed it was the other unit involved in the crash.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he was deeply saddened by the event. He posted on the social network X to express his condolences and solidarity with all the victims and their families. The Spanish Royal House also sent a message stating that they share the pain of the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.
