High-Speed Train Collision in Southern Spain Claims 39 Lives
A high-speed train collision near Adamuz, Spain, resulted in 39 fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting a national investigation into the cause.
A high-speed train collision near Adamuz, in Spain's Córdoba province, resulted in at least 39 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when the rear carriages of an Iryo train traveling from Málaga to Madrid derailed, obstructing the adjacent track. An oncoming Renfe train from Madrid to Huelva then collided with the derailed carriages, causing both trains to derail.
Emergency services reported that 43 individuals remain hospitalized, with 12 in intensive care. Rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities have cautioned that the death toll may rise as efforts continue.
Transport Minister Óscar Puente described the accident as "truly strange," noting that it occurred on a straight, recently renovated section of track. He emphasized that both trains were relatively new and operating within speed limits.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed condolences to the victims' families and declared three days of national mourning. He assured the public of a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collision.
This tragedy marks Spain's deadliest rail accident since 2013 and the first fatal incident on the country's high-speed rail network since its inception in 1992.
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