Fatal transport accidents reported across Spain and Turkey
Over 60 people have died and dozens were injured following a major high-speed train collision in Spain and several traffic accidents in Turkey.
Authorities in Spain and Turkey are investigating a series of fatal transport accidents that have resulted in dozens of casualties.
In Spain, a high-speed train collision near Los Yebenes in Toledo province left 64 people dead. The impact caused two carriages to derail and tumble down a slope along the line connecting Madrid and Sevilla.
Meanwhile, a series of traffic collisions occurred in Turkey. A head-on crash between two vehicles in Ankara's Polatlı district killed three people and injured four others. In Isparta's Keçiborlu district, a midibus carrying seasonal farm workers struck a heavy truck from behind, injuring 17 passengers. Additionally, a separate collision involving two trucks left one person dead and three injured.
Local law enforcement and emergency services responded to each incident, with formal investigations underway to establish the causes.
Sources: Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency), Cumhuriyet, Bianet, TRT Haber (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation)
Sources
- Bianet — Isparta: İşçi taşıyan midibüs TIR'a çarptı, 17 tarım işçisi yaralandı
- Cumhuriyet — Ankara'da katliam gibi kaza! Otomobiller kafa kafaya çarpıştı: 3 ölü, 4 yaralı
- TRT Haber (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation) — Tır kamyona arkadan çarptı: 1 can kaybı, 3 yaralı
- Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency) — İspanya'daki iki hızlı trenin çarpıştığı kazada 64 kişi hayatını kaybetti
Earlier coverage
- Oct 29, 2026, 03:30 PM UTCEmergency services investigate fatal transport accidents in Spain and Turkey
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- Oct 28, 2026, 10:30 PM UTCFatal train collision in Spain and road accidents in Turkey leave dozens dead