Loved ones of victims reeling after high-speed rail crash in southern Spain

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 21, 2026 at 03:54 PM
Loved ones of victims reeling after high-speed rail crash in southern Spain

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A high-speed rail crash in southern Spain, 36 miles from Córdoba, resulted in at least 43 fatalities, marking the country's worst rail disaster in over a decade. The collision occurred on Sunday evening, and investigators are focusing on a gap in the track as a potential cause. First responders treated numerous injuries, ranging from minor to severe, at Córdoba's Reina Sofía Hospital. Adding to the concern, a second derailment occurred near Barcelona, prompting a train drivers' union to call for a strike due to railway deterioration. The incidents have amplified the grief and unanswered questions for the families and friends of the victims.

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