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Antonio Vázquez found dead after hours missing in Urda

Antonio Vázquez was found dead on Thursday afternoon after hours missing following the Urda rail crash. His family had been told he was at Toledo’s university hospital, but his name was absent from its official records.

Urda crash toll reaches 69 as forensic work continues

The Urda collision has left 69 people dead and more than 200 injured. Forensic teams have completed 48 autopsies and identified five victims. Investigators say it is too early to determine why the AVE struck the stationary Iryo.

The Two AVE Drivers Killed in the Urda Collision

Antonio Acedo Meneses and Daniel Muñoz Cob died when the AVE 2080 they were driving collided with a stationary Iryo at Urda. Seventeen minutes had passed since Atocha control told them to resume their journey.

La 1 clears prime time for Urda crash coverage

RTVE is extending its coverage of the Urda train disaster on Thursday, dropping three programmes from La 1. laSexta has also suspended Zapeando, while Mediaset says its schedules will remain unchanged.

Iryo chief warned of LZB faults weeks before crash

Iryo chief Fabrizio Favara warned senators that LZB disconnections could stop trains and delay their restart. Twenty-three days later a failure preceded the Urda collision which left 69 dead and more than 200 injured.

Madrid Prepares for Its First Robotaxi Services

Madrid is preparing commercial robotaxi pilots that could start from late 2026 to 2027. The DGT has authorised 20 vehicles for public-road tests, but launches remain subject to technical and administrative approval.