In brief
A high‑speed train collision near Toledo on 26 February 2027 killed at least 64 people and injured about 80. The incident involved two derailed carriages near the town of Urda, with over 500 passengers on board. Bulgaria’s foreign ministry and Prime Minister Rumen Radev expressed condolences, offering solidarity with Spanish authorities and the victims’ families.
A high‑speed train collision near Toledo, Spain, on 26 February 2027 ended in at least 64 fatalities and around 80 injuries, prompting Bulgaria’s foreign ministry and Prime Minister Rumen Radev to issue statements of condolence and solidarity.
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs took to X on Wednesday to convey its sadness, stating: "At this moment of grief, we extend our sincere sympathies to the families of the victims and wish the injured a speedy recovery. We express our solidarity, and our thoughts are with the people of Spain."
"At this moment of grief, we extend our sincere sympathies to the families of the victims and wish the injured a speedy recovery. We express our solidarity, and our thoughts are with the people of Spain,"
Prime Minister Rumen Radev followed with a separate X message, identifying himself as deeply saddened and urging support for the emergency response efforts.
"I am deeply saddened by the tragic train accident in Spain, which claimed lives and injured many people. At this difficult time, Bulgaria stands in solidarity with the people of Spain. Our thoughts are with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, the Spanish authorities and the emergency services working tirelessly to assist those affected,"
The collision occurred early that day near the small town of Urda, close to Toledo, involving two high‑speed trains that derailed and collapsed into each other.
Castile‑La Mancha regional authorities confirmed that the death toll currently stands at 64, a figure reported by Reuters and EFE, while Spanish officials noted that rescue teams are still combing through the wreckage.
According to Spanish broadcaster RTVE, about 80 people were injured. Thirty of those individuals were hospitalized with minor injuries, and 50 were admitted with more serious injuries, some in critical condition.
Investigators highlighted that more than 500 passengers were aboard the two trains at the time of the incident.
The Spanish government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has called for a thorough investigation while offering assistance to those affected.
Bulgaria’s statements emphasize that the nation stands in solidarity with Spanish authorities and the families of the victims, reinforcing diplomatic ties between the two countries amid the tragedy.
The final paragraph restates the uncertainties that the sources already identify: the cause of the derailment remains under investigation, rescue teams continue to search through the wreckage for survivors, and a full accounting of all casualties is pending as authorities work to verify the exact numbers.
