www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/10/28/accident-feroviar-spa

At least 68 people died in a train collision near Urda, Spain, on October 28, 2026, involving a Renfe AVE high-speed train and a stationary Iryo train. The death toll rose throughout the day, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to declare three days of national mourning. The incident is the worst rail disaster in Spain in 13 years, attributed to a control center error. The collision occurred around 8:53 AM, with both trains departing from Madrid. Eyewitness accounts describe chaos as passengers attempted to escape. Emergency services activated a response plan, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exact causes of the accident. Former labor minister Fátima Báñez was reportedly among the victims, and authorities are checking for any Romanian nationals involved.