. At least 68 people have been killed and dozens of others injured after two high-speed passenger trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday October, 28, 2026, prompting a major rescue operation and raising fresh concerns about railway safety. The accident occured near Urda, in the province of Toledo, about 130kilometer south of Madrid, when a train operated by Spain's state owned railway company, renfe, crashed into the rear of a stationary train belonging to private operator lryo. The collision caused carriages to derail, leaving twisted metal and wreckage scattered around the railway line. Emergency workers, firefighters, police officers and medical teams rushed to the scene to rescue passengers trapped inside the damage carriages. Ambulances transported injured victims to nearby hospitals, while rescue team continued searching the wreckage for additional victims. Authorities reported that dozens of passengers sustained injuries, with some requiring urgent medical attention. The number of people affected raised and concerned about the scale of the disaster as rescue and recovery operations continued. Preliminary information indicated that a computer communications failure had affected the railway signalling system before the collision. Spain's transport minister, Oscar puente, said the renfe train had been authorized to continue moving despite a stop signal remaining active. However, investigations were still working to establish the precise sequence of event and determine responsibility for the accident. Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez expressed condolences to the victims' families and promised a thorough investigations into the tragedy. He also announced three days of national mourning in honour of those who lost their lives. The government pledged to examine any failure identified during the investigations and consider additional measures to strengthen railway safety and restore public confidence in the country's high speed rail network. Meanwhile, relative of passengers continued seeking information about their loved ones as authorities worked to identify victims and provide assistance to affected families. Investigation into the cause of the collision remain ongoing.