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At least 64 dead in Spain's high-speed train collision

· ≈ Toledo, Spain · confirmed by 3 outlets

At least 64 people died when two Spanish high-speed trains collided on Wednesday, with rescuers searching the wreckage for more bodies. It is Spain's second deadly rail accident this year.

Location
≈ Toledo, Spain · Spain live map
Coordinates
≈ 39.86°N 4.02°W
Reported
28 Oct 2026, 15:37 UTC
Category
Disaster · Accident
Impact
5 of 5 · Critical
Situation
Spain train crash
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At least 64 dead after two high-speed trains collide in Toledo province

Two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province on Wednesday. Early reports spoke of at least 10 feared dead, but by the afternoon the toll had risen to at least 64, with rescuers still searching the wreckage for more bodies. It is Spain's second deadly rail accident this year. Spanish football authorities postponed 24 Copa del Rey matches in response.

  • The collision was a rear-end crash that knocked two carriages off the track, and many people were injured.
  • Madrid–Andalucía services were suspended after the crash.
  • Spanish football authorities postponed 24 Copa del Rey matches, with Real Madrid and Barcelona offering messages of support.
Updated 28 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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