Spain seeks answers as death toll from high-speed train crash rises to 40
South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by AgenciesJanuary 19, 2026 at 09:17 PM
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A high-speed train crash in southern Spain has resulted in 40 confirmed deaths, making it the country's deadliest rail accident since 2013. The Iryo train, traveling from Malaga to Madrid, derailed near Adamuz, close to Cordoba, in Andalucia on Sunday. The regional government of Andalucia expects the final death toll to be confirmed within 24 to 48 hours. The Spanish government has vowed a full investigation into the cause of the collision. The 2013 accident outside Santiago de Compostela resulted in 80 fatalities.
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