Firefighters free occupant after crash on CV-50 in Catadau
One car overturned onto its side after a head-on collision on the CV-50 in Catadau, trapping an occupant by the steering wheel. The provincial fire service received the alert at about 14:20.
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Red netting delays Thrips parvispinus in pepper greenhouses
A trial at Las Palmerillas found that red insect netting delayed Thrips parvispinus entering pepper greenhouses but did not contain population growth once the pest was inside. Low-pressure misting also failed to stop its spread.
César Vicente’s father and Curro Vázquez’s brother die in Urda crash
Actor César Vicente confirmed his father died in the Urda rail crash. Antonio Vázquez, brother of bullfighter Curro Vázquez, was also among the dead after his family was mistakenly told he had been taken to hospital.
Argentina's Delia turns a 1991 Renault 11 into a travelling home
At 67, Delia has travelled across Argentina in a Renault 11 adapted for sleeping and cooking. Watching motorhomes pass her home on Ruta 41 gave her the idea; the conversion also includes a portable toilet.
Second Blocus suspect held over alleged Molotov cocktail plans
Police arrested an 18-year-old in Alfafar over alleged plans to use Molotov cocktails to distract officers during planned shop raids in Valencia. A separate Guardia Civil arrest in Picanya targeted Blocus’s alleged Spanish founder.
Seminci puts Valladolid businesses in the festival spotlight
Valladolid businesses used Seminci to put local products in front of festivalgoers. The 2025 edition drew 103,000 spectators and 2,200 audiovisual workers; one bakery estimated it would sell 800 to 900 official cakes.
Rail safety agency misses Adif audit targets for six years
AESF completed or had under way 19 of 27 planned audit actions on Adif in 2025. The six-year shortfall has drawn fresh scrutiny after the Urda crash killed at least 69 people and injured more than 200.
Spain's All Saints bridge set for mostly settled weather
José Antonio Maldonado expects largely stable weather across Spain over the All Saints bridge, with possible heavy showers around the Mediterranean and north of the Canary Islands. Maximum temperatures could fall by up to 3 or 4 degrees in some provinces.
Europe's 2027 Car of the Year shortlist is all-electric
Europe's 2027 Car of the Year shortlist contains seven battery-electric models selected from 38 entries. Cupra Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo are built at Seat Martorell while Chinese brands are absent.
A-5 pursuit ends after stolen car hits Guardia Civil vehicles
A 44-year-old man was intercepted near Almaraz after taking a second car outside judicial premises in Cáceres and fleeing along the A-5 towards Madrid. The pursuit damaged two Guardia Civil vehicles and a private car; nobody was injured.
Grupo Gamboa led Geely’s Spanish launch
Four Madrid dealerships supported Geely’s launch under Grupo Gamboa, which later opened the brand’s largest Spanish site in Leganés. The Starray EM-i ranked second among plug-in hybrids in July.
Sánchez says rail confidence is broken after Urda and Adamuz
Pedro Sánchez says the crashes at Urda and Adamuz have shattered public confidence in Spain’s rail system. He pledged measures to strengthen high-speed services; 69 people had died in Urda by the time of his visit.
Madrid-Seville High-Speed Line Still Awaits Safety Upgrade
The Madrid-Seville line’s ageing LZB system has suffered repeated transmission failures, forcing trains to switch to manual operation. A safety upgrade awarded in 2021 was still awaiting implementation in the supplied account.
Doctor improvised a tourniquet after Urda train crash
Juan Manuel Parra, an emergency doctor at Hospital de Alcorcón, was travelling on the AVE that collided with an Iryo near Urda. He used a belt as a tourniquet on a passenger with an amputated arm before emergency teams arrived.
Adif workers warned of critical staff shortages at Atocha control
Rail workers repeatedly warned Adif of severe staffing gaps at control centres, including Atocha. They reported routinely uncovered emergency shifts and missed breaks as the Government focused scrutiny on the centre after the Urda crash.
Atocha controllers went from 15 to 40 high-speed trains at once
Railway sources say Atocha controllers went from managing 15 high-speed trains at once to 40 as competition expanded. Unions oppose making the worker who cleared the AVE the sole focus of the Urda collision.
Javier Bardem urged blood donations after Urda rail crash
The actor used Социальная сеть Stories to ask followers to donate at nearby health centres or mobile collection points. Semana reported that he gave blood at hospital Infanta Sofía in Madrid on Thursday, October 29.
Government backed Óscar Puente after Urda rail disaster
At least 69 people died in the Urda train collision. In the immediate aftermath, the Government backed Óscar Puente as coalition partners and the opposition pressed for political accountability.
PP asks Parliament to summon Sánchez over Urda crash
The Partido Popular has asked Parliament’s Permanent Deputation to summon Pedro Sánchez over the Urda rail disaster. It says a ministerial appearance would not resolve questions about responsibility for railway management.
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.
Sánchez urges Puente to stay as pressure mounts over Urda crash
Pedro Sánchez urged Transport Minister Óscar Puente to remain in office after the Urda rail crash, information from senior sources. Puente had offered to step aside if the president believed his position harmed the government’s project.
PP plans to press Sánchez after Urda rail disaster
Spain's Partido Popular said it would observe three days of official mourning before pressing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over political responsibility for the Urda rail disaster. Party figures say the departure of Transport Minister Óscar Puente would not be enough.
Urda crash audio points to wrong instruction for AVE
Audio from the Urda crash indicates that Atocha control gave the AVE an LZB4 instruction instead of LZB3. Experts say the reported partial failure called for visual running at no more than 40 km/h while the Iryo occupied the block.
Spain's provisional rail death rate tops the car figure in 2026
Two rail crashes have killed 109 people in Spain in 2026, putting the provisional rail death rate above the car figure per passenger-kilometre. The calculation uses approximate annual travel totals.
JEC opens case over Sánchez's 'Guernica' video
The JEC has opened a disciplinary case against Pedro Sánchez over an election-period video filmed before Picasso’s 'Guernica' at the Reina Sofía. It says the recording may breach rules on government campaigning and public resources, and has asked him to remove it.
Semaf sets Renfe strikes for 10 and 12 November
Semaf has called a full strike at Renfe on November 10 and partial stoppages on November 12, between a general strike set for November 11. The union says a February safety agreement has stalled.
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.
Motos questions €160bn in EU funds after Urda rail crash
After the Urda rail crash, Pablo Motos returned to 'El Hormiguero' and questioned whether Spain's rail network had been properly maintained. He cited €160bn in EU funding for infrastructure modernisation five years ago.
Adif audio leak draws criticism from Atocha control manager
Laura Higuera of the Centro de Regulación de Atocha says recordings between controllers and train drivers should not have been released. Renfe and Iryo set up separate helplines for people affected by the Urda crash.
Madrid man with A Coruña ties missing after Urda crash
Juan Ignacio López Espinosa, 63, has not been located after the Urda rail accident. He was travelling in coach 7, seat 17D, on a work trip; his family is asking fellow passengers to share any information.
RACE lists the most expensive faults for compact cars
RACE estimates repairs for a segment C compact at about €1,000 to €14,000. Its figures assume labour at €65 an hour and show how sharply gearbox faults can lead up the bill.
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.
Nissan revives Sentra SE-R spirit with 300 CV concept
Nissan's Sentra Spec-V Concept pairs 300 CV with a six-speed manual and styling cues from the GT-R Nismo. The one-off show car revisits the SE-R ahead of the SEMA Show's 3 November opening.
DGT expects 5.34m journeys over Todos los Santos
Roadworks on the A-1 near Venturada could slow traffic into Madrid during the return. The DGT expects 5.34 million long-distance journeys and warns of peak congestion from Friday afternoon.