Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the night

Loading the video No Comment Video. Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the night Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 29 October 2026 - 11:32 GMT+1 Rescue teams worked through the night at the site of a train collision that killed 68 people near Toledo. Cranes continued clearing the wreckage as authorities set up a temporary morgue to identify victims. Personnel from Spain's Military Emergency Unit (UME) remained at the scene, working among derailed carriages and scattered debris while heavy cranes lifted sections of wreckage from the tracks. Images released on Thursday show emergency workers examining the damaged trains and coordinating operations at the crash site in the Castilla-La Mancha region. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The disaster occurred when a high-speed service operated by state-owned Renfe struck the rear of a stationary train belonging to private operator Iryo. The collision left carriages derailed and badly damaged, with rescue teams continuing their work into the following day. Meanwhile, authorities established a temporary morgue at the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Toledo to identify those killed in the disaster. Military vehicles and police patrols were stationed outside the facility as forensic identification procedures got under way. The two operations continued in parallel on Thursday, with emergency teams clearing the wreckage near Urda while forensic specialists worked to establish the identities of the victims. The crash is Spain's second major deadly railway accident of 2026, following a collision in January that killed 45 people. Spain Train crash disaster Victims Renfe Emergency Top stories Now playing Next Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the night Now playing Next Bahamas: King Charles III dances with locals during Caribbean visit Now playing Next Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 29th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Expert calls for ‘refinery revolution’ to avoid disruptions during war Now playing Next Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rival Now playing Next Albania imposes fines of up to €5,500 on people at violent protests Now playing Next High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 68, over 100 injured Now playing Next Israel: Netanyahu bloc leads with more than half of votes counted Now playing Next Spain: First footage reveals wreckage of deadly high-speed train crash Now playing Next Eurovision in crisis: Netherlands make U-turn and pull out of Eurovision 2027 Now playing Next 'The map has shifted' says top Democratic strategist on US midterms Now playing Next Trump an 'aspiring authoriarian', says US historian Allan Lichtman Now playing Next Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Wicker' – 50 Shades Of Hay? Now playing Next Europe Today: Second high-speed rail disaster in nine months leaves Spain in grief Now playing Next Europe’s oil bill: EU pays €10bn more per month than in 2025 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Spain: Rescuers search mangled train wreckage near Toledo No Comment Spain: First footage reveals wreckage of deadly high-speed train crash No Comment Brazil: Lula celebrates 81st birthday after re-election victory No Comment Ukraine: massive fire engulfs buildings after Russian strike on Kharkiv Europe News Sánchez pledges tough line on possible safety failures after Toledo train crash USA 60.000 runners, two million spectators, one city: New York gets ready for marathon day Grand Voyager From Baku’s old city to mud volcanoes: discovering Azerbaijan’s wonders Markets European gas price crosses €100 for first time since 2022 as EU warns of new crisis Modern Nomads Discovering the birthplace of apples in Kazakhstan’s wild forests EU News EU removes mention of ‘associate membership’ from Canada declaration Space Satellites the size of drinks cans: Young engineers take on a space challenge in Uzbekistan Europe News Germany and Japan strengthen economic ties as global tensions rise ADVERTISEMENT Euronews Tech Talks Gene therapy beyond rare diseases with Alessandra Biffi | Euronews Tech Talks Brazil Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after fleeing Brazil Europe News First aerial images show scene of deadly train crash in Toledo, Spain Make it Work Cross-border network helps EU workers abroad claim wages and benefits Europe News High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 68, injures more than 100 Culture news 'Dead Poets Society' sells out eight consecutive months at Teatro da Trindade Europe Today Mao meme comments won't 'cause serious economic problems' for Mbappé, says expert Europe News French Senate backs bill making protesters pay up to €10,000 for unrest damage ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT