# Spain’s second fatal train collision this year raises doubts about high-speed rail safety

https://mins.news/en/item/119266

- The Guardian, 2026-10-28 14:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/28/analysis-fatal-collision-doubt-over-spain-high-speed-rail

> A collision near Toledo killed at least 64 people and derailed several carriages. The cause has not been confirmed; a source said an Iryo train had stopped after a signalling fault before a Renfe train struck it. The crash renewed scrutiny of safety and maintenance on Spain’s high-speed network.

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