The crash occurred on a new stretch of high-speed rail track, officials say.
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A high-speed train collision in Adamuz, Spain, on Sunday evening killed at least 40 people and injured others. The crash occurred on a newly completed section of high-speed rail connecting southern Spain with Madrid. A northbound train from Málaga derailed, crossing onto the adjacent track and colliding with a southbound Renfe train traveling from Madrid to Huelva. The cause of the derailment is under investigation, with authorities considering a possible track defect, although speed does not appear to be a factor. The Spanish Union of Railway Drivers had previously raised concerns about potential flaws on lines across Spain, including the crash site.
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