Deadly Train Crash in Southern Spain: 21 Killed, Dozens Injured Near Adamuz
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Firstpost•19-01-2026, 07:14
Deadly Train Crash in Southern Spain: 21 Killed, Dozens Injured Near Adamuz
- •At least 21 people died and dozens were injured after two high-speed trains derailed and collided near Adamuz in Cordoba province, southern Spain.
- •The incident involved an Iryo Freccia 1000 train traveling from Malaga to Madrid and a Renfe Alvia service heading from Madrid to Huelva.
- •The Iryo train derailed first, striking the oncoming Renfe train, which was reportedly traveling at 200 km/h, forcing it off the tracks and down an embankment.
- •The cause of the crash on a recently renewed straight section of track remains unknown; Spanish authorities have launched an investigation.
- •Emergency services, including military personnel, responded to the scene, and all rail services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended.
Why It Matters: A devastating high-speed train collision in southern Spain killed 21 and injured many, prompting a major investigation.
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