Spain identifies 66 of 69 victims in Urda railway crash

Spain identifies 66 of 69 victims in Urda railway crash
Spain identifies 66 of 69 victims in Urda railway crash

Two high-speed trains collided near the town of Urda in Toledo province, killing 69 people. As of 1 November, authorities have identified 66 of the victims. Among them are foreigners from 12 different countries. Currently, 39 injured people are receiving treatment in medical facilities, while search operations continue at the scene.

Who the victims were

Ester Padilla, spokesperson for the regional government of Castile-La Mancha, stated that among the identified victims are 54 Spanish citizens and 12 foreigners. This was reported by Spanish public broadcaster RTVE.

Among the foreign victims, four are US citizens. The victims also include representatives from Argentina, Canada, the Czech Republic, France, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, and Tunisia.

Relatives of three other missing foreigners are expected to arrive in Spain soon: two Australian citizens and one Japanese citizen. Their missing person reports remain active.

Body identification process

Experts from the Institute of Forensic Medicine and Forensic Sciences in Toledo and Ciudad Real are working to identify the victims. According to official data, 53 individuals were identified by fingerprints, while 13 were identified through DNA analysis.

Families of 60 victims have already been notified of the identification results. These include the relatives of 36 men and 24 women. Information is planned to be provided to six more families in the near future.

The bodies of 47 victims have already been handed over or prepared for handover to their relatives.

Condition of injured in hospitals

According to local authorities, 39 people remain in medical facilities following the disaster. Of these, 29 are in hospitals in the Castile-La Mancha region: nine are in intensive care units, and 20 are in regular wards.

Additionally, nine injured people are being treated in medical facilities in Madrid, and one person is in Andalusia. In total, 81 injured people have already been discharged from hospitals since the accident.

Search operations at the accident site

The Spanish Civil Guard continues to inspect the area of the railway disaster in Urda. Approximately 50 law enforcement officers are on site, checking the area and damaged carriages. Experts are searching for biological remains that could help complete the identification process for the victims.

K9 units, drones, and forensic police officers have been deployed to the operation. Law enforcement intends to thoroughly inspect the entire accident area. The perimeter of the disaster site remains under guard in accordance with an order from the judge overseeing the investigation.

Recall that on 28 October 2026, two high-speed passenger trains collided near the town of Urda in Toledo province. Preliminary data indicates that one train rear-ended the other, after which two carriages derailed. High-speed rail traffic was suspended, and the causes of the accident are being established.

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