Castilla-La Mancha 293 news

Casarrubios castle event draws 300 participants

The Diputación de Toledo brought 300 participants to Casarrubios del Monte for a castle event with two sessions of 150 places each. The programme featured theatrical tours and a medieval camp recreation.

EU prosecutors examine funding after two rail crashes

European prosecutors opened separate inquiries into the Adamuz and Urda crashes, while local courts investigate both accidents. Their work includes EU-funded railway contracts and two further awards for signalling and track-circuit works.

EU prosecutors open second probe into Spain rail works

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened a second investigation into possible EU-fund fraud linked to Madrid–Seville high-speed rail works. The probe follows the Urda crash that killed 69 people and is being conducted with Spain’s UCO.

Spain approves aid and social protection for Urda victims

The Government of Spain has approved direct grants and advances on civil-liability compensation for people affected by the Urda rail accident. Families of a person who died may receive up to €216,364.38 including compulsory passenger insurance.

Crews lift final Iryo carriages from Urda crash site

The final two Iryo carriages were lifted from the tracks at Urda and moved to a secure area for canine searches. All 69 victims have been identified; about 50 Civil Guard officers remained at the site on Monday.

Government expected to approve Urda rail aid on Tuesday

The Cabinet is expected to approve a decree for Urda rail crash victims on Tuesday. The disaster killed 69 people; 41 remain in hospital, including 16 in intensive care. Óscar Puente is due to give an update after the Cabinet and address Parliament.

Toledo train crash prompts 70 missing-person reports

Seventy missing-person complaints were filed after the 28 October collision near Urda, which killed 69 people. The Guardia Civil says some reports may concern victims awaiting identification; Efe cited 62 people counted missing.