46 Killed in Collision Between Two High-Speed Trains in Spain

At least 46 people have been killed and many others injured in a collision involving two high-speed trains in Spain’s central Toledo province. Rail services connecting Madrid with Ciudad Real and Andalusia have been suspended following the accident, as authorities warn that the death toll could rise.

The accident occurred at around 9am local time on Wednesday, 28 October, between the towns of Mora and Orgaz in Toledo province.

Adif, Spain’s railway infrastructure operator, confirmed the accident but did not immediately provide further details.

Spanish public broadcaster TVE reported that the two trains were travelling on the same track when one struck the other from behind at high speed. Two carriages were derailed in the collision.

A total of 544 passengers were reportedly on board the two trains at the time of the accident. Rescue operations began shortly after the collision, and injured passengers were taken to hospitals for treatment.

Given the severity of the accident, authorities fear the number of casualties could increase.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed shock and grief over the tragedy.

Passenger Jesús Gerónimo, 54, described the chaotic scenes following the collision, saying passengers were thrown from the train.

“At first, we thought the train had derailed. Gradually, we got out and saw that our train had tilted to one side. There were many injured people, and many were trembling with fear,” he said.

Rail services between Madrid and Ciudad Real and Andalusia remain suspended. Authorities will decide when to resume services after investigating the cause of the accident and assessing the condition of the damaged railway line.