Overview
- Authorities say an Iryo Málaga–Madrid service derailed near Adamuz and struck an oncoming Renfe train from Madrid to Huelva, sending both off the tracks.
- The confirmed toll has risen to 40 dead, with more than 120 injured, and officials caution the figures could still change as recovery and identification continue.
- High-speed services between Madrid and Andalusian cities remain suspended pending safety checks, and assistance centers for relatives have been opened at major stations.
- A formal inquiry led by Spain’s rail accident commission and national authorities is probing infrastructure and rolling-stock factors, with early examinations noting possible wear at a rail joint but no conclusion yet.
- Officials report both trains were below the 250 km/h limit and say human error and speeding are not indicated so far, with investigators warning final findings may take weeks.