High-Speed Train Collision in Spain Kills 21, Dozens Injured

High-Speed Train Collision in Spain Kills 21, Dozens Injured

A high-speed train collision in southern Spain has left at least 21 people dead and dozens injured, authorities confirmed, as rescue teams continue to recover passengers from the wreckage. The accident occurred near Adamuz in Córdoba province when an Iryo high-speed train from Málaga to Madrid derailed and collided with an oncoming Renfe service bound for Huelva.

Officials say the derailment occurred on a recently renovated section of track, but the exact cause is still under investigation. Emergency responders, including firefighters, paramedics and police, worked through the night to evacuate survivors and recover victims, with many injured passengers taken to nearby hospitals in critical condition.

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Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente described the collision as a “tragic accident,” while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI extended condolences to the families of victims. The crash is one of the deadliest involving high-speed rail in Spain in recent years, raising concerns about rail safety standards and emergency preparedness.

Rail services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended, and authorities have warned that the death toll could rise as rescue and investigation efforts continue.

High-Speed Train Collision in Spain Kills 21, Dozens Injured