Death toll in Spain train crash rises to at least 30, with rescue and recovery operations ongoing

DW28 October 2026, 10:47 UTCSpain

Two high speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided in central Spain south of Madrid. Officials warn that the death toll is likely to increase. Follow DW

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