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High-speed train crash in southern Spain leaves at least 21 dead

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 18, 2026 at 11:37 PM
High-speed train crash in southern Spain leaves at least 21 dead
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A high-speed train crash in southern Spain on Sunday night near Adamuz resulted in at least 21 fatalities and numerous injuries. The accident occurred when a train traveling from Málaga to Madrid derailed, crossing onto another track and colliding with an oncoming train headed to Huelva, which also derailed. Emergency services responded to reports of injured and trapped passengers, with approximately 400 people believed to have been on board the two trains. Passengers described the impact as significant, with some using emergency hammers to escape. Spanish authorities, including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, are closely monitoring the situation, and Madrid hospitals are prepared to assist.

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Isabel Díaz Ayuso 40% Andalusian 40% RTVE 40% RNE 40% Córdoba 40% Pedro Sánchez 50% Iryo ×460% Adamuz 60% Málaga ×270% Madrid ×470% Adif ×270% Spain ×390%

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train crash 100% train derailment 80% high-speed train 70% spain 70% injured 60% emergency services 50% casualties 50% rail accident 40%

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The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Spain

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