Overview
- An Iryo service from Málaga to Madrid derailed near Adamuz around 19:45 Sunday, its rear cars invading the adjacent line and striking a Renfe Alvia bound for Huelva.
- Authorities report 39 fatalities and 152 injured, with 73 people hospitalized including two dozen in critical care, as recovery operations continue.
- Rescuers describe severe destruction, including cars that fell down a roughly four‑metre embankment and two leading coaches reported as “absolutely disintegrated.”
- High‑speed traffic between Madrid and Andalusia is suspended, more than 200 trains face disruption, stations remained open overnight for stranded passengers, and Adif’s information line is 900 101 020.
- The CIAF has opened an independent inquiry; causes remain unconfirmed, the Iryo train passed a technical review on January 15 on a recently refurbished stretch, and Renfe’s president said human error is practically ruled out while leaders including the prime minister mobilized support.