Two high-speed trains collided in Spain, leaving at least 10 people dead and dozens injured, a spokesperson for the regional government told local news outlet CMM Noticias.
A spokesperson for the Castilla La Mancha regional government confirmed that a collision occurred between a Renfe train and an Iryo train shortly after 9:00 a.m. (8:00 a.m. GMT), resulting in the derailment of two Iryo carriages.
The investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing, and official numbers regarding casualties have yet to be confirmed.
Emergency services have responded to a major rail incident between Mora and Orgaz after carriages from two high-speed trains flipped into a ditch.
Rail infrastructure manager Adif confirmed the crash involved Renfe and Iryo trains travelling along the Madrid–Seville corridor.
“Traffic on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed rail line has been suspended following a rear-end collision between two trains,” Adif said in a message posted on X.
Manuel Galan, the mayor of Urda near the central city of Toledo has been asked to prepare a sports hall to accommodate the injured.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he was “shocked by the serious train incident” in Toledo. In a post on X, Sánchez added that emergency services are on the ground to assist those impacted in the crash.
My affection, solidarity, and support to all the victims and their families,” he said.
