Spain Train Collision Death Toll Rises to 39
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- The collision between two passenger trains occurred on January 18, 2026, near Adamuz in the province of Córdoba, Spain, approximately 360km south of Madrid.
- As of January 19, 2026, the collision has resulted in at least 8 fatalities and over 50 injuries.
Train Collision in Cordoba, Spain – January 2026
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Disclaimer: The initial source is untrusted and has been independently verified using authoritative sources. Information is current as of January 19, 2026, 09:56:23.
Collision Details & Location
The collision between two passenger trains occurred on January 18, 2026, near Adamuz in the province of Córdoba, Spain, approximately 360km south of Madrid. Spanish public broadcaster RTVE reports the incident happened around 21:38 local time.Initial reports indicated a high-speed train (AVE) travelling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and collided with a train travelling from Madrid to huelva.
Casualties & Rescue Efforts
As of January 19, 2026, the collision has resulted in at least 8 fatalities and over 50 injuries. El País confirms the driver of the madrid-huelva train was among the deceased. Rescue operations, involving heavy machinery to remove wreckage, are ongoing to locate potential additional victims. Juanma Moreno, the chief of Andalucia’s regional government, stated the force of the impact suggests the possibility of discovering more bodies. The Andalusian regional government’s official website details Moreno’s visit to the site and the deployment of emergency resources.
Train Operations & Speed
The train travelling to Huelva,operated by Renfe,was reportedly travelling at approximately 200 km/h at the time of the impact. Renfe, spain’s national railway operator, has initiated an examination into the cause of the accident. The speed of the Malaga-Madrid train at the time of derailment remains under investigation. ADIF (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias),the Spanish railway infrastructure administrator,is cooperating with the investigation and assessing the damage to the railway infrastructure.
Passenger Information & Investigation
Approximately 400 passengers were onboard the two trains, primarily Spanish citizens returning from weekend travel. The number of tourists affected is currently unclear. The Spanish Ministry of Interior has activated its emergency response protocols and is assisting with passenger identification and support. The investigation will focus on determining the cause of the derailment of the Malaga-Madrid train and the subsequent collision. Possible causes being investigated include track defects, signaling errors, and human error.