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At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-speed trains

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 18, 2026 at 11:54 PM
At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-speed trains
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At least 21 people were killed and dozens injured in southern Spain on Sunday evening when two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz, close to Cordoba. A train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and crashed onto an adjacent track, causing a second train traveling from Madrid to Huelva to also derail. The incident occurred approximately ten minutes after the Malaga train departed at 18:40 local time. Around 300 passengers were on board the train originating from Malaga, operated by Iryo. Rail services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended. Emergency services are assisting those affected, and government officials have expressed condolences and support for the victims and their families.

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Juanma Moreno 50% Pedro Sánchez 60% Queen Letizia 60% Huelva 60% King Felipe VI 60% Iryo 70% Cordoba 70% Malaga ×370% Adamuz 70% Adif ×280% Madrid ×380% Spain ×290%

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train crash 100% derailment 90% high-speed train 80% spain 70% injuries 60% emergency services 50% rail services 50% andalusia 40%

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Center (0.00)
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90%
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Spain

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