Spain’s royals visit deadly train crash site as country mourns

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 20, 2026 at 08:45 PM

Spain’s royals visit deadly train crash site as country mourns

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Following a deadly train crash in Andalusia, Spain, King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the site and met with emergency workers. The accident, which occurred on Sunday near Adamuz, involved a high-speed train traveling from Malaga to Madrid that derailed and collided with an oncoming train heading to Huelva. As of Tuesday, the official death toll had risen to 42, making it Spain's deadliest rail accident in over a decade. Over 120 people were injured, with 37 remaining hospitalized, including four children. The royal visit took place as the country began three days of national mourning.

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