Adamuz, Andalusia, Spain: A horrific accident, unprecedented in Spain's railway history, has occurred. On Sunday evening, two high-speed trains collided violently in southern Spain. Police sources have confirmed that 21 people have lost their lives in this terrible accident so far. More than 100 passengers were seriously injured in this tragic incident. Doctors say that the condition of 20 of the injured is critical, and the death toll is likely to rise.

What exactly happened?

The accident occurred near Adamuz in the Cordoba province of southern Spain. A private high-speed train, 'Iryo 6189', traveling from Malaga to Madrid, suddenly derailed. At high speed, the derailed train veered onto an adjacent railway track. At precisely that moment, it collided head-on with another train traveling from Madrid towards Huelva. As a result, both trains overturned. Upon noticing the incident, locals informed the police and rescue personnel, who immediately rushed to the scene and launched rescue operations.

January 19, 2026