High Speed Train Collision in Spain Leaves 21 Dead and Dozens Injured

A high speed train derailment in southern Spain turned into a deadly disaster when the train slammed into an oncoming service near the town of Adamuz in Córdoba province. Authorities confirmed at least 21 deaths, while around 100 people suffered injuries, including 25 in critical condition.

The accident occurred shortly after 6:40 in the evening when a Málaga to Madrid train left the tracks and crashed onto an adjacent line. A Madrid to Huelva train travelling on that line was struck and forced off the rails. The driver of the second train died in the collision.

More than 300 passengers were on board the first train and about 100 on the second. Rescue teams described a horrific scene with crushed carriages, twisted metal and narrow spaces that made it difficult to reach survivors. Emergency workers said some passengers remained trapped and that bodies had to be removed to access those who might still be alive.

The rail operator suspended all services between Madrid and Andalusia as crews continued to search the wreckage. Officials said the train involved in the initial derailment was a Freccia 1000 model operated by a private company. The second train belonged to the national rail service.

Spain’s transport minister monitored developments from the rail authority’s headquarters as emergency protocols were activated and investigators began examining the cause of the derailment.