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At Least 10 Dead After High‑Speed Trains Derail and Collide Near Córdoba

High‑speed service between Madrid and Andalucía is suspended during the rescue at Adamuz.

Overview

  • An Iryo MálagaMadrid service derailed at the Adamuz switches, entered the opposite track and struck a Renfe Alvia bound for Huelva, causing both trains to leave the rails.
  • Authorities report a provisional death toll of at least 10, with more than 100 injured and about 25 in serious condition, as teams continue to extract trapped passengers.
  • Emergency services, including 061 medical units, firefighters, Guardia Civil and Protección Civil, have deployed extensive resources and hospitals in Córdoba are receiving casualties.
  • ADIF has halted high‑speed traffic between Madrid and Andalucía, redirected trains, and activated family assistance, including support points and the 900 101 020 information line.
  • Transport Minister Óscar Puente is overseeing updates from ADIF’s control center, the Andalusian government has activated its emergency plan, and the cause of the derailment remains under investigation.