Spain to hold three days of mourning after train crash that killed at least 40

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Sam Jones in Adamuz and Ashifa Kassam in MadridJanuary 19, 2026 at 08:24 PM
Spain to hold three days of mourning after train crash that killed at least 40

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A train collision in Córdoba province, Spain, on Sunday night resulted in at least 40 deaths and numerous injuries, prompting a three-day national mourning period beginning Tuesday. The accident occurred when a Madrid-bound train derailed and collided with an oncoming train near Adamuz. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities search for victims and family members seek information about missing loved ones. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has promised a full and transparent investigation into the cause of the crash, which is described as Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade. Authorities have opened offices for filing reports and providing DNA samples for identification purposes.

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