RFEF Postpones 24 Copa del Rey Matches After Train Crash
On October 28, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced the postponement of 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches due to a tragic train crash in Toledo. The crash occurred on Wednesday, involving a Renfe AVE high-speed train and an Iryo train, resulting in at least 30 fatalities and injuring at least 80 individuals.
The collision took place between Urda and Los Yebenes, approximately 150km south of Madrid, with over 500 passengers on board. The Copa del Rey first round had commenced on Tuesday with 18 matches, and the postponed fixtures were originally scheduled for Wednesday evening.
The RFEF's statement expressed solidarity with the victims of the accident, and there was no immediate update regarding the matches planned for Thursday.
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