In brief
A high‑speed train collision near Toledo, Spain, on February 25 killed at least 64 people and injured about 80. Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry and Prime Minister Rumen Radev offered condolences, while rescue teams continued searches in the derailed carriages.
A high‑speed train collision near the town of Urda, just outside Toledo, Spain, on Monday killed at least 64 people and injured roughly 80, according to Spanish authorities. The crash involved two derailed carriages and left more than 500 passengers trapped in the wreckage.
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry, in a statement posted to X, extended its condolences and expressed solidarity with the victims’ families. “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,” the ministry wrote.
Prime Minister Rumen Radev also posted a message on X, saying, “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 Spanish regional government of Castile‑La Mancha confirmed the death toll, while Reuters and EFE reported the figure. Local media RTVE reported that 80 people were injured, the majority of whom sustained serious injuries, including 50 in critical condition.
Rescue teams continue to search the derailed carriages, with Spanish emergency services working to locate survivors and recover the bodies. The incident has prompted widespread international condolences and a coordinated response from European transport agencies.
