Survivors of Deadly Train Crash in Spain Describe Hellish Scenes

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Jason Horowitz, Samuel Granados and José BautistaJanuary 19, 2026 at 03:48 PM

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On January 19, 2026, a high-speed train crash in Adamuz, near Córdoba, Spain, resulted in at least 39 fatalities and numerous injuries. Survivors described the scene as chaotic, comparing the impact to an earthquake and detailing wrecked train cars with passengers trapped inside. Emergency personnel, including the Spanish Civil Guard, responded to the scene where train cars were mangled and some bodies were found far from the point of impact. Passengers recounted horrific screams and the inability to help those dying, while local residents assisted in transporting the injured to hospitals. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation.

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Spain

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