In brief
On 28 October 2026 a high‑speed train crash near Toledo, Spain, has seen the death toll climb to 46, based on local media reports cited by Xinhua. Earlier Xinhua coverage noted 39 fatalities, while BBC, France 24 and The Guardian reported at least 30 deaths, citing regional government and witnesses. The collision involved a Renfe AVE and an Iryo train, derailing two Iryo carriages, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he was “shocked” by the attack.
On 28 October 2026 a high‑speed train collision in Spain’s Toledo province has brought the death toll to 46, local media have reported, according to Xinhua.
Xinhua cited civil protection sources in Madrid, noting the casualty count had risen from the initial 39 reported earlier that day.
The crash involved a Renfe AVE train and an Iryo train, according to Spanish newspaper ABC, which said two Iryo carriages derailed at the point of impact.
Witnesses reported numerous injuries, with emergency crews on scene immediately after the collision.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he was “shocked” by the serious collision, adding that emergency services were on the ground to assist those impacted.
“I am shocked by this serious collision, and emergency services are on the ground to help those affected.”
Earlier Xinhua coverage on 28 October reported the death toll had risen to 39, citing television reports from the day prior.
BBC live news noted that at least 30 people had died in the high‑speed train crash and that the Castilla‑La Mancha regional government confirmed the figures.
France 24’s live feed also reported at least 30 deaths in the crash between two trains in the province of Toledo, central Spain, citing local media El Pais.
The Guardian’s live updates reported at least 30 people believed to have died, with concerns that the death toll could be much higher.
All sources agree that the collision involved a high‑speed Renfe AVE and an Iryo train, although the casualty numbers vary as official investigations continue.
Emergency responders remain on the scene as Spanish authorities continue to collect statements from witnesses and recover bodies from the derailed carriages.
At the time of writing, the death toll stands at 46 according to the most recent local media cited by Xinhua, outpacing earlier counts of 39 and the at‑least‑30 figures reported by BBC, France 24 and The Guardian.
