Spain: memorial service held after Toledo rail crash, 28 people still in hospital

The King and Queen of Spain attended a memorial service for the victims of the rail crash in Toledo province. According to BBC News, which reported on 10 November 2026, two weeks have passed since the collision and 28 people are still in hospital.

What we know about the crash

The accident happened in the town of Urda in Toledo province, central Spain. A high-speed train hit a stationary train; Spanish media reported that the trains were an AVE and one run by the private operator Iryo. The final death toll is 69. It was initially reported as 68, and on the Thursday after the crash an incorrect figure of 74 deaths also appeared, which the transport ministry corrected.

A few days after the crash, the authorities finished identifying all the victims. According to Polish media, 15 of the dead were foreign nationals, and more than 100 people were injured. PAP reported that fingerprints were among the methods used for identification.

Causes and reactions

The causes of the crash are being investigated. Spanish media cited reports of a failure in the automatic train control system on a section of line near the site. They also reported that the train driver had said she was unable to get the train moving. These are media accounts so far, not the final findings of the rail accident investigators.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared three days of national mourning after the crash. Polish President Karol Nawrocki sent condolences on behalf of Poland. According to TVN24, it was the second serious rail crash in Spain this year and the deadliest accident of its kind in Europe since 2013.

What this means for you

The news brings no changes to regulations or travel rules. People planning to travel by rail in Spain should check current operator notices before setting off, as the crash may have caused disruption on some routes. However, the sources we used do not describe any current restrictions on services.