At least 39 dead after two high-speed trains collide in Spain | Video

At least 39 people have died after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, according to reports from Spain’s state-owned news agency and other local media. The crash occurred on Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo, prompting the suspension of rail services along a major route connecting Madrid with southern Spain. 

🇪🇸 ACCIDENTE EN ESPAÑA Chocan dos trenes, un AVE de Renfe y un tren Iryo en las inmediaciones de Urda (Toledo). El Gobierno confirma de momento 10 muertos. https://t.co/NuNWMLrR4A

— Becky Reynoso (@BeckyReynoso) October 28, 2026

Spanish broadcaster TVE reported that the two trains were travelling in the same direction when one struck the rear of the other.

The circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear. Officials have not yet provided a complete account of how the trains came together, and the casualty figure may change as emergency services continue their response.

Madrid-Andalusia high-speed services suspended

Following the accident, ADIF suspended services on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed rail line, affecting connections between Madrid, Ciudad Real and Andalusia.

"Traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed rail line has been suspended following a rear-end collision between two trains," the operator said in a post on X.

⚠️Se encuentra interrumpida la circulación en la línea de alta velocidad Madrid-Andalucía por un alcance entre dos trenes.

— INFOAdif (@InfoAdif) October 28, 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed shock over the accident and extended his support to the victims and their families.

He said emergency services were working on the ground to assist those affected and ensure their safety, in coordination with all administrations involved. 

In a post on X, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said, "Constrained and deeply shocked by the serious train accident in Toledo. I remain in constant contact with the Minister of Transport, @oscar_puente_, and with the President of Castilla-La Mancha, @garciapage. Emergency services are working on the ground to assist the affected people and ensure their safety, in coordination with all administrations involved. My affection, solidarity, and support go out to all the victims and their families."

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

(This is a developing story.)