Spain train crash kills dozens, disrupting key high-speed rail corridor

At least 68 people are feared to have died following a collision between two high-speed passenger trains near Urda, in Spain’s Toledo province, on Wednesday, according to reporting by Spanish news agency EFE citing regional government sources. The casualty toll remains provisional, with the number of injured passengers not yet confirmed.

The collision, involving a Renfe AVE service and a train operated by private rail company Iryo, occurred on the Madrid–Seville corridor. Two carriages reportedly left the tracks and fell down an embankment. The cause of the accident has not been established.

Rail infrastructure manager Adif suspended high-speed services between Madrid and Andalusia following the incident. The disruption affects a key route for travellers heading to destinations including Córdoba and Seville, potentially complicating onward journeys.

Renfe has made changes and cancellations available free of charge for affected tickets, according to reporting by tourism trade publication Hosteltur. Travellers are advised to check directly with their rail operator for service updates, alternative arrangements, and the status of connecting journeys.

The incident is developing, and authorities have yet to publish a confirmed final casualty figure or indicated when the affected rail corridor may reopen. Insurers, travel management companies, and assistance providers should continue monitoring official rail updates and regional authority announcements as further information becomes available.

In January of this year, dozens were killed after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain.