Telde Declares Three Days of Official Mourning for Toledo Train Accident Victims

The Canary Islands municipality joins the national mourning for the victims of the incident, suspending official events and flying flags at half-mast.

Generic image of a town hall facade with flags at half-mast.
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Generic image of a town hall facade with flags at half-mast.

The Telde City Council has declared three days of official mourning in the municipality, from this Thursday, October 29th, to Saturday, October 31st, as a sign of grief for the victims of the train accident that occurred in Urda, Toledo.

The municipal institution thus joins the official mourning decreed throughout the country following the tragedy that has caused numerous fatalities and injuries. During the mourning period, flags at municipal public buildings will fly at half-mast, and official events scheduled by the City Council will be suspended.
The Telde City Council, on behalf of the municipal corporation and its citizens, has expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and its closeness and solidarity with all those affected by the incident.
Furthermore, the institution has conveyed its wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured and has recognized the work of the emergency, health, and security teams involved in assisting the victims.
The official mourning in Telde will remain in effect until 11:59 PM on Saturday, October 31st, as an expression of respect and remembrance for the victims of this train tragedy.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Telde (30/10/2026)