At least 39 people have died and dozens more were injured after a high-speed train derailment in southern Spain. The crash happened near Adamuz, close to the city of Córdoba, during an evening service. Spain’s Prime Minister called it a moment of deep national pain.
One high-speed train traveling from Málaga to Madrid derailed and collided with another train heading in the opposite direction. The second train was forced off the tracks and down an embankment. Around 400 passengers and staff were on board both services.
Rescue teams worked through the night to reach trapped passengers. Emergency services confirmed that more than 70 people were taken to hospital, with many in serious condition, including children. Fire crews described the rescue effort as difficult due to damaged carriages and tight spaces.
Survivors described chaos inside the trains. Luggage fell, lights went out, and people screamed as the carriages left the tracks. Some passengers were asked to stay seated while others with first aid knowledge helped the injured.
Officials said the crash occurred on a straight section of track that had been repaired last year, raising urgent questions about how it happened. Families are now waiting anxiously for answers as authorities investigate one of Spain’s deadliest train disasters in years.