Valverde pays tribute to victims of Toledo Train Crash: “Ready to Help in Any Way Possible”

A serious train collision occurred in Spain’s Toledo province on October 28th. Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde posted a statement on his personal social media account expressing his condolences for those who lost their lives. He also shared missing-person notices, blood donation locations and helpline details for the victims’ families.

Valverde wrote in the statement:

“I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic train accident in Toledo, and send my love and support to all those injured or affected by the accident.

As captain of Real Madrid, I am ready to provide any assistance needed at any time and help share information that could aid the search for missing people.

May everyone stay strong.

In addition to issuing a statement of condolence, Valverde posted a series of social media stories sharing blood donation locations and opening hours in Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha region, family assistance hotlines set up by rail operators Renfe and Iryo, and an appeal to locate a missing passenger, hoping to use his influence to support rescue efforts following the accident.

According to Spain’s rail infrastructure manager Adif, two trains operated by Renfe and Iryo collided near Urda in Toledo province on the morning of October 28, local time, disrupting high-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalusia. The crash has resulted in significant casualties, and rescue operations are ongoing.