Overview
- The Málaga–Madrid Iryo service derailed near Adamuz around 7:45 p.m., its rear cars crossed onto the adjacent track and were struck by a Renfe Madrid–Huelva train.
- Authorities report at least 39 fatalities, with many dozens injured and about 75 people hospitalized, including several in serious condition.
- Spain’s rail accident commission (CIAF) is leading the investigation, and the transport minister says determining the cause could take weeks.
- Preliminary on‑site observations of a worn or broken rail joint are being examined as a possible factor, but no definitive cause has been confirmed.
- High‑speed services between Madrid and Andalusia are suspended as Adif and operators set up help centers and hotlines to assist passengers and families.