10 dead after high-speed trains collide following derailment in southern Spain
South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 18, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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On Sunday, a high-speed train derailed in southern Spain, resulting in a collision with an oncoming train. The train traveling from Malaga to Madrid jumped the rails and struck a train heading from Madrid to Huelva. Initial reports indicate at least 10 fatalities, confirmed by Guardia Civil officials. State media reports approximately 100 injuries, with 25 people seriously hurt. The accident occurred in Andalucia, and emergency services are on the scene. The cause of the derailment is currently under investigation.
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