Spanish TV reporter Raúl Triguero dies in train crash
The journalist, 43, was traveling to Sevilla for an interview when the AVE train struck an Iryo service in Toledo on Wednesday, leaving 69 people dead.
By Amina Howard ·
Raúl Triguero, a prominent Spanish television journalist, died on Wednesday, October 28, at the age of 43. His death resulted from a high-speed train collision in Toledo, Spain. The program '¡De Viernes!' confirmed the news on Instagram on Friday, October 30. The show described him as a wonderful colleague and sent their love to his family.
According to reports from the newspaper ABC, Triguero was one of the victims of the rail accident. The incident involved a Renfe AVE train striking the rear of an Iryo train. The impact caused several carriages to derail. At least 69 people lost their lives in the crash.
Triguero was traveling to Sevilla for professional reasons. He planned to interview Amador Mohedano, the brother of the late singer Rocío Jurado. After the crash, Triguero was listed as missing. His friends and colleagues searched for him in the immediate aftermath.
Presenter Santi Acosta reportedly went to the scene and the Toledo University Hospital to look for Triguero. The search continued until his death was confirmed by the show he worked for. The confirmation post included a red heart emoji and a message wishing him peace.
Triguero specialized in social chronicle and celebrity news. He joined the show 'Sálvame' in 2013. He remained with the program until it was canceled in June 2023. After that, he moved to Mandarina Producciones. This company produces '¡De viernes!'. At the new show, his team handled interviews with public figures and weekly stories.
In his personal life, Triguero had been in a relationship with his husband, Marcos Rubio, for six years. They married in 2024. The couple frequently shared photos of their trips on social media. One of their recent posts featured a trip to Asturias in October.
