A train crash in Spain kills 69 people, with investigations pointing to human error and systemic failures in rail safety

Updated 2026-11-02 · told from many outlets at once

Two high-speed trains collided near Urda, about 150 kilometers south of Madrid, in central Spain, killing at least 68 people and injuring over 80.

Two high-speed trains collided in central Spain.

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