Medical helicopters deployed after fatal train collision in Spain

Three emergency helicopters have been deployed to the scene of a fatal train collision near Urda, south of Madrid, as Spanish emergency services respond to a major incident involving two high-speed trains.

The collision occurred on 28 October near the towns of Mora and Orgaz, approximately 140km south of the Spanish capital, on a route linking Madrid with southern Spain.

According to the BBC, a spokesperson for the Spanish emergency services confirmed the deployment of three helicopters, several firefighting crews, and two mobile intensive care units.

An Airbus Helicopters H145 operated by Avincis Aviation España was among the aircraft involved in the emergency response.

Rescue personnel are working to locate survivors and treat injured passengers after several carriages derailed, with some reportedly falling down an embankment.

At the time of writing, national media reports indicate that at least 46 people have died, although the death toll remains subject to confirmation as emergency operations continue.

Officials in Castilla-La Mancha said approximately 544 passengers were traveling aboard the two trains, operated by Renfe and Iryo.

Emergency medical teams have been deployed to the scene, with some casualties receiving initial treatment locally and others expected to be transferred to hospitals in Toledo.

The scale of the incident has prompted a coordinated response involving aviation assets, ground emergency medical services, and specialist rescue personnel.