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Spain's transport minister says incorrect instructions led to train crash

· ≈ Toledo, Spain · single source so far

The minister said an "inexplicable" decision by traffic control operators sent a train toward another that was stopped miles ahead.

Location
≈ Toledo, Spain · Spain live map
Coordinates
≈ 39.86°N 4.03°W
Reported
28 Oct 2026, 17:36 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, and at least 64 people have died with rescuers still searching the wreckage for more bodies. Spain's transport minister later said an "inexplicable" decision by traffic control operators sent one train toward another that was stopped miles ahead. Madrid–Andalucía services were suspended after the crash.

  • The death toll rose from an early estimate of at least 10 feared dead to at least 64 by Wednesday afternoon.
  • The transport minister said incorrect instructions from traffic control operators led to the collision.
  • It is Spain's second deadly rail accident this year.
  • Spanish football authorities postponed 24 Copa del Rey matches.
Updated 28 Oct 2026, 20:30 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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