Toll in Spain train collision rises to at least 39 dead as rescuers search for more bodies
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IAIN SULLIVAN, JOSEPH WILSON and SUMAN NAISHADHAMJanuary 19, 2026 at 08:23 AM
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In southern Spain on Sunday, January 19, 2026, a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming train. The accident occurred near Córdoba, in Adamuz. According to the country’s transport minister, the derailed train jumped onto the opposite track, leading to the collision. Initial reports indicated at least 21 fatalities and numerous injuries. Rescue efforts were underway, with injured individuals being transported to hospitals and makeshift medical facilities. The cause of the derailment is currently unknown.
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