Dozens dead as two trains collide in Spain

As of October 30, 2026, a high-speed train collision occurred in central Spain, resulting in at least 69 deaths and injuring dozens more. The crash happened between the towns of Mora and Orgaz in Toledo province when a Renfe train traveling from Madrid to Seville collided with an Iryo train that had stopped on the tracks. Rail operator Adif suspended services between Madrid and Andalusia following the incident. Local officials reported that a sports hall was prepared in Urda for accommodating injured passengers, highlighting significant disruptions and emergency responses across central Spain. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez acknowledged the need to restore public trust in high-speed rail after two major accidents within nine months led to over 100 deaths, potentially impacting his re-election prospects amid ongoing allegations of corruption against his relatives.