69 killed in collision of two high-speed trains near Urda, Spain
Collision on 28 October on the Madrid–Seville line left 69 dead and dozens injured; rescue teams and cranes continue searching derailed carriages.
The death toll from the train crash in central Spain rose to 69, authorities said, after two high-speed trains collided on 28 October. The Spanish government has declared three days of national mourning.
The accident occurred on the Madrid–Seville line near Urda. A Renfe train struck the rear of an Iryo train that was standing on the same track. The force of the impact caused several carriages to derail and some ended up on the embankment beside the railway.
Rescue operation and casualties
Police, the army, specialised rescue teams and sniffer dogs have been involved in the search through the mangled carriages. Cranes are being used to move heavy parts of the trains so teams can access areas that have not yet been fully searched.
Regional authorities reported that 50 injured people remain in hospital, of whom 15 are in intensive care. Emergency services continue to work at the scene to recover victims and tend to survivors.
Investigations and recovery work are ongoing as officials coordinate the response and prepare further updates.
Photo: press material from the event
