Ten killed in rear-end train collision near Toledo, Spain

Ten people have died and many more are injured after two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province in central Spain. The accident occurred on Wednesday morning when one train struck the rear of another service on the line connecting Madrid and Seville.

Spain’s state rail infrastructure authority, Adif, confirmed that services between Madrid and the southern region of Andalucía are suspended following the rear-end collision. Footage from regional broadcasters showed the aftermath of the impact, with at least one carriage derailed on an elevated section of track. Twisted metal and broken panels were visible strewn across the embankment beneath the railway line.

Esther Padilla, a spokesperson for the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha, stated that authorities had confirmed 10 deaths. She warned that the casualty count could rise. “The information we are receiving is not good at all. There are at least 10 dead and it is possible that the number will increase,” Padilla told local media.

Government sources indicated that the crash could be more severe than the Adamuz rail disaster in January, which resulted in 46 deaths. In the nearby town of Urda, mayor Manuel Galán reported that emergency services requested he prepare a local sports hall to accommodate the injured passengers and staff.

National political leaders responded to the incident while preparations for next month’s general election continue. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed shock in a post on social media, noting that he is in constant contact with the transport minister and the president of Castilla-La Mancha. He stated that emergency services are working on the ground to assist those affected and ensure their safety in coordination with local administrations.

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the opposition People’s party, also posted on social media to express concern about the new rail accident. He identified the immediate priority as attending to the victims and supporting their families. Feijóo offered full support to the emergency teams currently working at the crash site.

Spain’s main political parties have suspended their planned activities for the day to focus on the response to the disaster. The collision disrupted major transport routes through the center of the country, requiring coordinated efforts from national and regional authorities to manage the scene and care for the injured.