King Felipe VI’s Royal Household has expressed its sorrow and concern following the train disaster in Toledo, offering condolences to bereaved families and support to emergency crews.
The statement came as the reported death toll reached 50, with more than 179 people injured following Wednesday’s collision near Urda.
‘We are deeply moved and concerned by the railway accident in Urda, Toledo,’ the Royal Household said in a message published on X at 11.30am.
‘We share the grief of the families and loved ones of those who have died, and send our affection to the injured and everyone affected.’
The message also acknowledged those responding to the disaster.
‘Our support also goes to the emergency teams and everyone working in the area to help however they can in these circumstances.’
The collision involved a Renfe AVE and an Iryo train on the Madrid–Sevilla high-speed line, prompting the suspension of services between Madrid and Andalucia.
Emergency crews remain deployed at the scene as investigators work to establish what happened.
Renfe has opened 900 10 10 20 exclusively for people affected by the crash and victims’ relatives seeking information.
