Overview
- The Iryo 6189 service derailed around 19:45 near the Adamuz stop, entered the adjacent track and struck Renfe Alvia 2384 bound for Huelva, causing both trains to derail.
- The Guardia Civil reports at least seven fatalities with about 25 people in serious condition, though provisional tallies vary across official updates and media reports.
- Iryo said roughly 300 passengers were aboard its train and more than 100 on the Alvia, with emergency teams rescuing trapped passengers and treating dozens of injuries on site.
- ADIF suspended high‑speed traffic between Madrid and Andalucía and activated family assistance points, including a helpline at 900 101 020.
- Authorities have opened a formal investigation into the initial derailment; the cause remains unknown as national and regional officials oversee the response.