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Ayuso postpones the Budget and prioritises care after the crash in Toledo
The Comunidad de Madrid is postponing approval of its 2027 Budget. Ayuso is prioritising care for those affected by the Urda crash. The Council will meet on Friday. Madrid has sent emergency resources to Toledo.
The collision between an AVE and an Iryo train in Urda occurred at around 8:55 am, on the Madrid-Sevilla line. The rail accident has led the Madrid government to reorganise the day.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has suspended the Consejo de Gobierno meeting that was scheduled to approve the 2027 regional budget. The president of the Comunidad de Madrid explained on her social media that efforts will focus on assisting those affected. The meeting has been moved to Friday.
The response also includes Madrid resources on the ground: the Comunidad has sent eight Summa units and eight fire brigade units to Toledo. In Atocha, ASEM11 has set up a psychosocial support point for victims and their families.
Atocha remains the psychosocial support point in the capital. ASEM11 has set up the station there for victims and families. This operation is in addition to the deployment sent to Toledo, made up of eight Summa units and eight fire brigade units. These are the specific resources from the Comunidad de Madrid mentioned in its response to the accident.