Poland offers condolences after deadly train crash in Spain

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki and other senior officials expressed condolences and solidarity with Spain after a deadly train collision in its central Toledo province on Wednesday. 

Two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday.

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The collision happened near Urda station, the EFE news agency reported. Spanish newspaper ABC, citing the country’s Civil Protection service, said the trains were travelling on the Madrid-Andalusia route. 

At least two carriages fell down an embankment. Nearby hospitals were preparing to receive injured people, while local authorities were preparing a sports hall to accommodate those affected if necessary. 

The death toll stood at 30, according to sources from the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha. ABC, citing Civil Protection, reported a higher figure of 46. 

Nawrocki offered condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed. 

"On behalf of the Polish people and on my own behalf, I offer my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. I wish all those injured a speedy recovery," the president said. 

I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic train crash in Spain, in which so many people lost their lives. On behalf of the Polish people and on my own behalf, I offer my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. I wish all those injured a speedy recovery. In these painful moments, Poland mourns alongside the Spanish people. Our thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones and with everyone affected by this tragedy.

— Karol Nawrocki (@NawrockiKn) October 28, 2026

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also expressed solidarity with Spain, saying "all Poles are with the Spanish people in this terrible time." 

Truly devastating news from Spain today. I extend my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and wish for a swift recovery of those injured. All Poles are with the Spanish people in this terrible time.

— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) October 28, 2026

Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said Poland stood in solidarity with Spain and its people. 

🇵🇱🇪🇸 Deeply saddened by the tragic train accident in Spain. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. I wish all those injured a swift recovery. In these difficult moments, Poland stands in solidarity with Spain and its people. We stand with you.

— Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺 (@sikorskiradek) October 28, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also expressed their distress over the crash. 

Terrible drame ferroviaire en Espagne. Nos pensées vont aux victimes, à leurs familles, aux nombreux blessés ainsi qu’à l’ensemble des équipes mobilisées dans les opérations de secours. Au peuple espagnol, j’exprime la solidarité de la France.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) October 28, 2026

The cause of the collision is not yet known. 

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Source: PAP