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How many died when two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province?

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Two high-speed trains collided on Wednesday on the Madrid to Seville line in Toledo province. Reports place the site near Urda station, between Los Yébenes and Urda, or at Los Yébenes station, so the exact location is not settled.

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Urda and Los Yébenes

Esther Padilla, spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha government, confirmed at least 10 people dead, and said the number will likely rise. Other outlets have reported higher, still unconfirmed tolls.

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Confirmed deaths, early countSource: europa press · 28.10.2026

Meteored, a weather forecaster, ruled out weather as a cause. It said: There is no fog, it has not rained recently, and there is no wind. Its view points to a technical or human failure, not an established cause.

“There is no fog, it has not rained recently, and there is no wind.”

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