At least 30 people died and 80 others were injured Wednesday morning after two high-speed trains collided in Spain's Toledo province. The incident occurred just after 09:00 local time between the municipalities of Mora and Orgaz, south of Madrid. Authorities reported that a Renfe train rear-ended a train operated by Iryo on the high-speed line connecting the capital to Seville.
Rail operator Adif and broadcasters reported that the collision caused at least two carriages to fall down an embankment. Emergency services, including three helicopters, fire crews, and two mobile intensive care units, were deployed to the scene to assist the more than 500 passengers estimated to be on board the two trains. Rail traffic between Madrid, Ciudad Real, and the Andalucía region remains suspended at stations along the route.
Emiliano García-Page, president of Castilla-La Mancha, confirmed the death toll and stated that casualty numbers are expected to rise. Of the 80 people being treated for injuries, 50 are reported to be in serious condition. Local officials identified the Iryo train as carrying 146 passengers and one infant, while the Renfe train carried 397 passengers. Fátima Báñez, who heads the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations foundation, was among those on board and was reported missing following the crash.
Travelers using the high-speed rail corridor between Madrid and Seville face service suspensions. This disruption affects daily commuters and long-distance passengers who rely on Renfe and Iryo services. The event occurred nine months after a similar collision between trains from the same two operators on this line killed 46 people in January 2026.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and other officials cancelled all public engagements scheduled for Wednesday, including campaign events for upcoming parliamentary elections next month. Investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. Emergency teams continue to work at the site.