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Train collision in central Spain leaves at least 10 dead and suspends high-speed rail

Authorities confirm at least 10 fatalities following a rear-end collision between two high-speed trains in Toledo province, prompting the suspension of key rail services between Madrid and Andalusia.

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Published October 28, 2026, 08:34 (Brasília time) · 1 min read

Wreckage of high-speed trains after a collision in Toledo, Spain, with emergency teams. — Site of high-speed train collision in Spain. Photo: Reprodução/The New York Times — mundo

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The essentials of this story

What happened: A high-speed train collision caused derailments and killed at least 10 people in central Spain.
Who is affected: Passengers traveling between Madrid and Andalusia, local emergency services, and families of the victims.
What changes: High-speed train services on the route between Madrid, Ciudad Real, and Andalusia have been suspended.

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