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Royal leaders send condolences to Spain after deadly train collision
A collision between two high-speed trains in Urda, Toledo has killed at least 68 people and injured dozens, according to Spanish media.
The crash happened in central Spain and has drawn condolences from leaders and royal families abroad.
Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent messages to King Felipe VI, expressing sympathy to victims’ families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
The Emir of Qatar and his brother, along with the grand duke of Luxembourg and the king of Norway, also sent messages of condolence.
King Felipe cancelled his engagements for Wednesday and Thursday and returned to Madrid after an event in Valencia.
The Spanish king and Queen Letizia also expressed sorrow for those affected.
The injured are recovering, and Spain’s royal household has voiced support for affected families, but the reports give no further details about what happens next.
King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent condolences to Spain’s King Felipe VI after a train collision in central Spain.
The Saudi leaders expressed sympathy to the families of those killed and to the Spanish people, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The collision involved two high-speed trains in Urda, Toledo, according to Hola, which reported at least 68 deaths and dozens of injuries.
Hola also reported condolence messages to Felipe VI from Qatar’s emir and vice-emir, as well as from the royal houses of Luxembourg and Norway.
- Who
- King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent condolences to King Felipe VI.
- What
- They expressed sympathy after a train collision that caused deaths and injuries.
- When
- The Saudi condolence cables were reported on October 28, 2026. The collision date is not stated.
- Where
- The collision occurred in central Spain; Hola identified the location as Urda, Toledo.
- Why
- The Saudi leaders were responding to the deaths and injuries caused by the train collision.
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Saudi leaders sent separate condolence cables to King Felipe VI.
Qatar’s emir and vice-emir issued condolence messages, according to Hola.
Saudi Gazette and Okaz reported the Saudi leaders’ condolences.
- Location
- Urda, Toledo, central Spain
- Deaths
- At least 68, according to Hola
- Injuries
- Dozens, according to Hola
- Spanish monarch
- King Felipe VI
- Saudi king
- King Salman
- Saudi crown prince
- Mohammed bin Salman
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King Salman and Crown Prince extend condolences to King of Spain over train tragedy
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Las casas reales de Catar, Luxemburgo y Noruega se vuelcan con España: sus mensajes de condolencias a Felipe VI tras el terrible accidente de tren en Toledo
What people are saying
We have learned of the news of the train collision in central Spain, and the resulting fatalities and injuries. While we share your Majesty's pain over this tragedy, we send you, the families of the deceased, and your friendly people our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing the injured a speedy recovery, and that you do not see any harm.
I have received the news of the train collision in central Spain, and the resulting fatalities and injuries. I express to your Majesty, the families of the deceased, and your friendly people my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing the injured a speedy recovery, and that you do not see any misfortune.
We are moved and concerned by the railway accident in Urda (Toledo). We share the sadness of the families and loved ones of those who died and send our affection to the injured and people affected.