Overview
- Police and officials report at least 39 dead and hundreds injured, with roughly 75 people hospitalized and dozens in serious condition.
- The Iryo Málaga–Madrid train derailed near Adamuz around 7:45 p.m., its rear cars entering the opposite track and striking a Renfe service from Madrid to Huelva.
- High‑speed services on the Madrid–Andalusia corridor are suspended, and assistance centers have been set up at major stations for passengers and families.
- Spain’s rail accident commission is examining black box data and site evidence; the cause remains unknown as officials note the section was recently upgraded and straight.
- Preliminary, unverified leads under review include a possible broken rail joint or lost wheel, while leaders offered condolences and resources as recovery gives way to investigation.