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Rescue personnel in central Spain work at the site of a collision of two high-speed trains between the towns of Mora and Orgaz, near Toledo, Spain, Oct. 28, 2026. One train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 68 people and injuring hundreds more, said authorities, who expected the death toll to rise. (OSV News photo\/Violeta Santos Moura, Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

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TOLEDO, Spain \u2014 The Church in Spain expressed its sorrow and solidarity with the victims of an Oct. 28 train accident between Urda and Los Y\u00e9benes, near the historic town of Toledo, entrusting the deceased, the injured and their families to prayer.<\/p>\n

Bishops, dioceses and religious congregations conveyed their condolences through social media and asked for comfort and strength for those affected after two high speed trains collided just before 9 a.m. near the ancient town that for centuries was the capital of Spain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As of the early afternoon hours (EDT) of Oct. 28, 68 deaths have been reported, with hundreds injured, and the death toll expected to rise.<\/p>\n

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The Spanish bishops\u2019 conference expressed its \u201ccondolences and closeness to the families of the victims\u201d and said the bishops prayed \u201cfor the eternal rest of the deceased and for the recovery of the injured.\u201d<\/p>\n

The conference said the bishops joined \u201cin the grief of those affected\u201d and asked \u201cfor prayer in the celebrations of the Christian community for all the victims so that, under the intercession of the Virgin Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted and Queen of Peace, the Lord may grant the gift of life to the victims and hope to the families and those affected.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bishops also prayed for \u201call those who work in emergency services, those who care for the injured and those who support the families of the victims.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the firefighters from the Alc\u00e1zar de San Juan and Orgaz fire stations, Civil Protection from several surrounding towns, medical helicopters and mobile intensive care units were working at the scene, parish priests also rushed to assist the victims spiritually.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Parish facilities, Caritas at the service of victims \u2014<\/p>\n

Father Jos\u00e9 Miguel Fern\u00e1ndez, the parish priest of Urda, told Spanish Catholic media Alfa y Omega that the tragedy caught him at meetings in the offices of the Archdiocese of Toledo, where he immediately decided to come back to Urda.<\/p>\n

He immediately contacted the town\u2019s mayor and told the Spanish Catholic outlet that he has \u201coffered the parish facilities for whatever is needed. Just as the parish Caritas organizations are available for anything necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n

Father Fern\u00e1ndez, conveying the message to all the affected, said that \u201cthe first thing is to offer them encouragement and show them the support of the Church, the comfort of God.\u201d<\/p>\n

Toledo\u2019s Archbishop Francisco Cerro of Toledo and Auxiliary Bishop C\u00e9sar Garc\u00eda Mag\u00e1n, secretary general of the bishops\u2019 conference, said they \u201cwish to express their deep concern and their closeness to all those affected.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rescue personnel in central Spain work at the site of a collision of two high-speed trains between the towns of Mora and Orgaz, near Toledo, Spain, Oct. 28, 2026. One train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 68 people and injuring hundreds more, said authorities, who expected the death toll to climb. (OSV News photo\/Violeta Santos Moura, Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a statement, the prelates entrusted \u201cthe victims and their families to the Lord.\u201d They said they prayed \u201cfor those who have been injured and for all those who are experiencing moments of anguish and uncertainty as a result of this accident,\u201d expressing their \u201crecognition and gratitude to the emergency, health, and security services ,\u201d and to all those \u201cworking to assist and care for those affected.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bishops also said that the archdiocesan branch of Caritas, and the parishes of Urda and Los Y\u00e9benes were at the service \u201cto all those affected and their families to offer them the help, accompaniment, and support they may need in these difficult times.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Spain in shock after third major accident in 2026 \u2014<\/p>\n

Spain was thrown into shock as news spread about the collision, which most likely was caused by a human error after electronic signaling went off and the train was allowed to proceed with a red signal in place.<\/p>\n

In January when two high speed trains collided near Adamuz, more than 40 people died, and Spain was devastated to see another tragic accident days later when a train derailed near Barcelona.<\/p>\n

The two trains that collided in the proximity of the old Spanish capital were carrying a total of 544 people on board and, according to The Guardian, were traveling in the same direction on the high-speed line from Madrid to Seville.<\/p>\n

The king and queen of Spain said in a social media post that they \u201cshare in the grief of the families and loved ones of the deceased and send our best wishes to the injured and those affected.\u201d<\/p>\n

The royal household posted on X: \u201cOur support also goes out to the emergency teams and all those working in the area to help in any way they can under these circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n

Spain\u2019s Prime Minister Pedro S\u00e1nchez said the country was \u201cin mourning,\u201d with \u00d3scar Puente, the transport minister, pointing to a human error and \u201cinexplicable\u201d decision to order trains to go ahead full speed after a signalling failure.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Condolences from Church and state leaders \u2014<\/p>\n

Bishop Gin\u00e9s Garc\u00eda Beltr\u00e1n of Betafe expressed his sorrow and offered prayers for \u201cthe eternal rest of the deceased and the speedy recovery of the injured.\u201d \u201cMay the Lord sustain and comfort those affected,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Archbishop Jos\u00e9 \u00c1ngel Saiz Meneses of Seville, where the trains were headed, summarized his message in three words: \u201cPrayer, closeness, and support\u201d for the victims and their families, he said.<\/p>\n

Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, went on X to say: \u201cIn these very difficult hours, the Italian Government stands with Spain and the Spanish people.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy thoughts \u2014 and those of our entire Government \u2014 are with the families of the victims, the injured, and all those working tirelessly in the rescue operations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Uruguay\u2019s Foreign Ministry sent its \u201cdeepest condolences to the families of the victims, to the Government and the Spanish people,\u201d with its Jordanian counterpart expressing \u201csolidarity and full support with the government and people of Spain.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bishop Jos\u00e9 Ignacio Munilla of Orihuela-Alicante shared a prayer for the deceased: \u201cGrant them, O Lord, eternal rest, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.\u201d<\/p>\n

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