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Updated 28.4.2026
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April 2026

1 articles|1 sources
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January 2026

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Al JazeeraJan 19

Deadly high-speed train collision in Spain kills dozens

A high-speed train collision in southern Spain on Sunday evening resulted in at least 39 fatalities and over 150 injuries. The accident occurred near Adamuz, in the province of Cordoba, when a train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and collided with an oncoming train from Madrid to Huelva. The rear of the first train derailed and crashed into the front of the other train, knocking its first two carriages off the track. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with a sports center in Adamuz converted into a makeshift hospital. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and authorities have expressed that the death toll may rise.

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BBC News - WorldJan 19

Spanish PM vows to find cause of deadly high-speed train crash

A high-speed train collision in Adamuz, southern Spain, on Sunday evening resulted in at least 40 deaths and over 120 injuries. The crash occurred when a Madrid-bound train derailed and collided with an oncoming train traveling from Madrid to Huelva. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the site and vowed to investigate the cause of the accident, declaring three days of national mourning. Rescue teams are working to recover those trapped in the wreckage. Initial investigations suggest a faulty joint on the rails may have contributed to the derailment, but the cause remains under investigation, which is expected to take at least a month.

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New York Times - WorldJan 19

High-Speed Train Crash in Spain Leaves at Least 21 Dead

A high-speed train crash in Adamuz, southern Spain, on Sunday evening resulted in at least 21 deaths and 73 injuries. The accident occurred when the rear cars of a train traveling from Málaga to Madrid derailed, spilling onto the adjacent track and causing a second train bound for Huelva to also derail. The cause of the initial derailment is currently unknown, though it happened on a straight section of recently replaced track. Rail traffic between Madrid and several major Andalusian cities has been suspended. Emergency services are prioritizing the rescue of victims trapped in the most damaged carriages, and authorities have appealed for medical assistance.

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Associated Press (AP)Jan 20

Deadly wreck is the first blight on Spain’s leading high-speed rail service

A deadly train collision occurred in Adamuz, southern Spain on Monday, January 19, 2026. The wreck is the first major incident to blight Spain's high-speed rail service, known as AVE. Emergency crews responded to the scene of the collision. The incident has cast a pall over the rail service, which is considered a symbol of national success. The article does not specify the number of fatalities or the cause of the collision.

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Key Claims

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Two high-speed trains collided in Spain, resulting in 45 deaths.

— Reuters

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Spain has 3,900 km of high-speed rail, second only to China.

— Reuters

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In 2009, Barack Obama praised Spain's high-speed rail system.

— Reuters

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A trainee driver was killed near Barcelona when a wall collapsed onto a rail line.

— Reuters

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Train drivers' union Semaf has called a nationwide strike for three days in February.

— Reuters

December 2025

1 articles|1 sources
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BBC News - WorldDec 31

Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured

A train collision near Machu Picchu, Peru, on Tuesday resulted in the death of a train driver and injuries to at least 40 people, including U.S. citizens. The head-on crash involved two trains operated by PeruRail and Inca Rail on the single track between Ollantaytambo Station and Aguas Calientes. At least 20 of the injured are in serious condition and were transported to medical facilities in Cusco. Hundreds of tourists are reportedly awaiting evacuation from the remote crash site. The cause of the accident is currently unknown, but it occurs amidst disputes regarding transport services to the popular tourist destination.

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Key Claims

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A train driver has died and at least 40 people have been injured in a head-on rail collision near Machu Picchu.

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Two trains collided on the single track leading to the ancient Inca town on Tuesday.

— local government

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We deeply regret what has happened.

— PeruRail

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US citizens were injured in the crash.

— US embassy in Peru

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At least 20 of the injured are in a serious condition.

— a health official