The regional government of Castilla‑La Mancha has updated the situation regarding the response and care following the serious train crash near Urda (province of Toledo): on Sunday, 1 November 2026, the authorities had consolidated figures showing that 31 people were being treated in hospitals in the region, 13 in intensive care and 18 on general wards. The official death toll remains at 69. These figures were given following a meeting of the Centro de Coordinación Operativa as part of the Plan Territorial de Emergencia de Castilla‑La Mancha (PLATECAM).
Care is being provided at several hospitals in the region; the Hospital General Universitario de Toledo is treating a large proportion of the cases. Other patients are being treated, among other places, in Alcázar de San Juan and in Ciudad Real. In total, 110 people had begun inpatient treatment following the crash; according to the regional health authority, SESCAM many of those affected have since been discharged.
The Centro Integrado de Datos (CID), which is coordinating the identification of the deceased, reported that 56 of the 69 victims had so far been identified; forensic teams are working on the remaining cases. Relatives are receiving psychosocial support, initial medical care and practical assistance at the Centro de Atención a Familias set up at the Casa Sacerdotal in Toledo. A permanent SESCAM team, comprising at least one doctor and one nurse, is on site.
Investigations into the cause of the accident are also under way. The relevant authorities are examining technical aspects of the line and the safety system; official assessments of possible malfunctions or organisational errors are not yet available and remain subject to ongoing investigations. The regional authorities consider the response to have stabilised and stress the priorities: follow-up medical care for the injured, identification of the deceased and support for relatives. The authorities intend to announce new official figures following further meetings of the Centro de Coordinación Operativa.
This report refers to official actions and announcements by the regional government and the Centro Integrado de Datos on 1 November 2026.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).