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Two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province in central Spain on October 28, 2026, killing at least 30 people, according to officials. The trains were travelling in opposite directions on the route between Madrid and Seville, and injuries were also reported. Castilla-La Mancha's regional government first confirmed at least ten deaths, and Deutsche Welle later reported that the toll had risen to at least 30, with officials warning it could increase further. France 24 reported that some media reports put the death toll as high as 39. Emergency teams are continuing rescue and recovery operations at the scene. France 24 reported that Spain suspended high-speed services between Madrid and Andalusia, citing the rail operator. The cause of the collision remains unknown, and the crash recalls a deadly train accident in Córdoba in January.