Spain Train Crash: 2 High-Speed Trains Collide, 21 Dead, 73 Seriously Injured
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News18•19-01-2026, 10:22
Spain Train Crash: 2 High-Speed Trains Collide, 21 Dead, 73 Seriously Injured
- •Two high-speed trains collided and derailed in southern Spain on Sunday, resulting in at least 21 fatalities.
- •73 seriously injured passengers have been admitted to various hospitals, with fears the death toll may rise.
- •The accident occurred when a train running between Malaga and Madrid derailed onto the opposite track, where it was hit by another train coming from Madrid.
- •The accident site is a remote area, making rescue operations challenging; local residents provided initial aid.
- •King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have expressed sorrow over the tragedy.
Why It Matters: A devastating high-speed train collision in southern Spain killed 21 and injured 73, prompting a large-scale rescue.
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