Train Collision in Toledo Disrupts High-Speed Rail Services Between Madrid and Andalucia

Another train accident has occurred on the railway line between Madrid and Seville, involving an Alvia train and an Iryo train that collided in the town of Urda, in the province of Toledo. Unfortunately, two carriages fell down an embankment following a collision between an AVE train and an Iryo train in Urda, Toledo. Fatalities have not been ruled out.

The accident occurred near Urda station on the morning of Wednesday, 28 October, at around 8:50 a.m., prompting the deployment of a large emergency response operation.

High-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended. The accident took place near Urda station, on the railway section close to Los Yébenes, and emergency services were called to the scene.

Firefighters and medical teams are working at the scene. The emergency response has included firefighters from the Alcázar de San Juan and Orgaz fire stations, as well as Civil Protection personnel from nearby municipalities. Three medical helicopters and two mobile intensive care units have also reportedly been dispatched.

Eyewitnesses have reported several deaths. Civil Protection reports that more than 46 people have died so far

Rail services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended. The disruption affects the high-speed railway line connecting Madrid with Andalusia.

The causes of the accident have not yet been determined. Adif has confirmed that the incident involved a rear-end collision between two trains, but this does not establish whether the accident was caused by a technical failure, a signalling problem or human error.

The immediate priority is to assist those affected, secure the accident site and assess the damage to the trains and railway infrastructure.

Official sources
Adif: Updates on the suspension of services on the Madrid–Andalusia high-speed line. Official Adif website.
112 Emergency Service of Castilla-La Mancha: Information on the emergency response. Official 112 portal.
Government of Castilla-La Mancha: Official regional government website.