Copa del Rey matches in Spain postponed after train crash

The Spanish Football Federation has postponed all 24 matches of the Copa del Rey first round that were scheduled for Wednesday. The decision was taken after two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province, in the central part of the country, killing at least 30 people. Many others were also injured in the crash.

In a statement, the RFEF said the matches were postponed as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the accident and in solidarity with their families. The federation said the new dates for the postponed matches will be announced later.

Matches involving teams from Spain's top divisions were also affected by the postponement. Real Madrid and Barcelona were not affected by the decision, as they enter the tournament in later rounds.

The accident took place near Urda, about 130 kilometres south of Madrid. Two high-speed trains collided on the line linking the capital, Madrid, with Seville. Officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the crash. Following the incident, high-speed train services between Madrid, Ciudad Real and southern Spain were also disrupted.