At least 39 dead after high-speed trains collide in Adamuz, Spain on Sunday evening.
Fatal Collision
The derailment occurred on Sunday (January 19) around 19:40 in Adamuz, Córdoba province. Two high-speed trains collided, resulting in a high-impact crash. The regional head of government for Andalusia stated the force was immense, likely meaning more bodies will be found.
The death toll has risen to at least 39, with 152 passengers injured. Local authorities reported on Monday morning that 75 people were hospitalized, 24 in critical condition.
Injuries and Response
Local authorities described injuries including cuts, bruises, fractures, and open fractures. Mass blood donation is underway in Spain. Firefighter Paco Carmona noted the remote and narrow location, requiring efforts to clear paths for ambulances while evacuating victims.
Over 500 people were on the trains. The injured are being transported to hospitals in Córdoba and Andalusian Jaén, including Reina Sofía Hospital.
Minister’s Statement
Transport Minister Óscar Puente called the accident “very strange,” noting it happened on a newly renovated track section (completed May last year after a €700 million investment) with a nearly new train. Experts investigating expressed surprise. The cause analysis will take at least a month, according to El País.
Condolences
Donald Tusk offered condolences, stating “Poland supports the Spanish nation.”