MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine embassy in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday confirmed that a Filipino was injured in the train crash near the town of Urda.
In a statement, the embassy said they are coordinating with relevant authorities and train operators on other Filipinos involved in the incident.
“As of this time, we have verified information of one (1) Filipino national who sustained a minor injury and was brought to a hospital for medical attention,” the embassy’s notice read.
It called on families and friends of Filipinos who may have been traveling in the involved trains in the collision or the Madrid-Andalusia line to contact the Renfe family helpline at (+34) 900 101 020, and the Embassy 24/7 hotline at (+34) 619 491 861.
Filipinos are also advised to fill out a Google Docs form to report any other information on Filipinos involved in the crash.
“Following the train collision near Urda, Toledo on Oct. 28, 2026, the Philippine Embassy in Spain requests the public to report any information regarding Filipino nationals who may have been involved in the incident. The information collected will be used strictly to coordinate with local Spanish authorities and provide immediate assistance,” the embassy said.
As of posting time, 68 people died in the train crash.
