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Recent news focuses on Spain's high-speed rail network following a devastating train crash in southern Spain. The collision, involving two high-speed trains, occurred near Adamuz, a town close to Córdoba, in the region of Andalucía. This is the deadliest rail accident in Spain since at least 2013, with initial reports indicating at least 21 fatalities, later rising to over 40, and numerous injuries. The cause of the crash, attributed to the derailment of one of the trains, is under investigation. The incident has prompted the closure of a significant portion of the high-speed rail network in southern Spain. A labor union had previously raised concerns about the safety of Spain's railway lines. This event has raised serious questions about the safety and maintenance of Spain's rail infrastructure, a network previously considered reliable, and has triggered national scrutiny.