Manu Fernandez

Manu Fernandez is a photographer for the Associated Press (AP). He is newsworthy due to his photographs documenting two fatal train crashes in Spain on January 20, 2026. His images from the scenes of the crashes in Gelida (near Barcelona) and Adamuz (southern Spain) are being used by news outlets to illustrate the events. The photographs depict emergency crews responding to the derailment in Gelida, caused by a collapsed retaining wall, and the wreckage of train cars involved in the collision in Adamuz. His work provides visual documentation of the aftermath of these tragic events, highlighting the scale of the damage and the ongoing rescue and investigation efforts. Fernandez's photographs are significant as they offer a glimpse into the human impact of these disasters and contribute to public understanding of the events.