At least 30 dead as two high-speed trains collide in Spain’s Toledo province, local media report

At least 30 people have been killed after two high-speed trains carrying approximately 500 passengers collided in Spain’s Toledo province on Wednesday morning.

​According to CNN, Spanish newspaper El País reported the death toll citing the Castilla-La Mancha regional government, with officials warning the number of casualties is expected to rise.

​The collision occurred along the key rail route connecting Madrid to Seville, in central Spain south of the capital. Railway infrastructure manager ADIF confirmed that high-speed rail service linking the Madrid region with Andalusia has been suspended following the incident. Spain’s Prime Minister described the tragedy as a “serious” crash as emergency services responded to the scene.

​This marks the third major rail disaster in Spain in 2026, following a deadly collision near Córdoba in January and a commuter train derailment near Barcelona shortly after.