Multiple transport accidents in Spain and Turkey cause heavy casualties
A high-speed train collision in Spain and several traffic accidents across Turkey have left at least 68 people dead and dozens injured.
A series of severe transportation incidents across Spain and Turkey have claimed dozens of lives and left multiple people injured.
In Spain, a major rail collision occurred near Los Yebenes in Toledo province along the high-speed route linking Madrid and Sevilla. Two trains operated by state firm Renfe collided, causing two carriages to tumble down a slope. Emergency services confirmed at least 64 fatalities.
Meanwhile, several traffic accidents occurred in Turkey. A head-on collision between two cars in Ankara's Polatlı district resulted in three deaths and four injuries. In Isparta, a midibus carrying seasonal agricultural workers struck a truck from behind, injuring 17 workers. Additionally, another rear-end truck collision caused one death and three injuries. Official investigations into the incidents are underway.
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
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- Oct 28, 2026, 10:30 PM UTCFatal train collision in Spain and road accidents in Turkey leave dozens dead