The Government points to a "human error" by an Adif operator as the cause of the incident

The Spanish government attributes the recent train collision in Toledo to human error by an Adif operator. At least 30 fatalities are expected. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suspended his agenda to manage the crisis, maintaining contact with Transport Minister Óscar Puente and Castilla-La Mancha President Emiliano García-Page. Rescue operations are ongoing, with various emergency services deployed to the scene. The Interior Ministry has activated the Military Emergency Unit in response to the incident, following a request from regional authorities.