Breaking News
Popular News
MarsLink News
Fast, Reliable, and Uncensored News Coverage
High-Speed Train Collision in Southern Spain Kills At Least 21
MLN — 19 JAN 2026: At least 21 people have died and dozens more were injured after two high-speed passenger trains collided in the Córdoba province of southern Spain, officials said Monday as emergency crews continued rescue operations
The crash occurred on Sunday when a high-speed service and another passenger train impacted each other near the town of Adamuz, a local government source said.
Spanish authorities have confirmed the number of fatalities and said the injured include both passengers and crew members from the trains involved.
Rescue workers, firefighters and medical teams were dispatched to the scene, and several people were airlifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Officials said the situation remains fluid as search teams work to clear wreckage and account for all riders from both trains.
Spain’s national rail operator and transport ministry said they have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision, with early inquiries focusing on possible signaling errors and track problems, according to preliminary statements from Madrid.
Rail services between major cities and the affected route have been suspended while authorities assess damage and begin repairs.
Local authorities called the accident one of the worst in recent Spanish rail history, and national leaders expressed condolences to the families of the victims. Officials cautioned that casualty figures could change as rescue efforts continue and more information becomes available.
