Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, killing at least 10

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 18, 2026 at 11:27 PM

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On Sunday, January 18, 2026, two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz in southern Spain, resulting in at least 21 fatalities and 25 injuries. A train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and crossed onto another track, colliding with an oncoming train, which also derailed. Emergency services, including mobile intensive care units and ambulances, were deployed to stabilize and transport the injured to hospitals. Train services from Andalusia to Madrid have been suspended, affecting routes from Cordoba, Sevilla, Malaga, and Huelva. The cause of the initial derailment is under investigation by ADIF, Spain's rail body.

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