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Spain Train Disaster in Córdoba Leaves 21 Dead as High-Speed Service Halted

Investigators are probing how two trains derailed on a straight, recently upgraded section that the transport minister called "extremely strange."

Overview

  • Authorities report a provisional toll of about 21 dead and roughly 100 injured, including around 25 in serious condition, with figures still being verified.
  • An MálagaMadrid service derailed and moved onto an adjacent track, where a MadridHuelva train also derailed near Adamuz around 19:40 local time.
  • High-speed traffic between Madrid and Andalusia is suspended, with service halted through January 20 according to information cited from Adif.
  • Emergency crews continue rescue and evacuation efforts, and support areas for families have been set up in major stations including Madrid, Seville, Córdoba, Málaga and Huelva.
  • The first train was operated by Iryo and the second by Renfe, and Spain’s transport minister said the route segment was upgraded in May 2025 and the derailed train was relatively new.