Two high-speed trains derail in southern Spain, leaving fatalities
Illustrative photo: ambulances in Spain (Getty Images)
A major railway accident occurred in southern Spain on Sunday, January 18, when two high-speed trains derailed. At least five people have been confirmed dead, according to Reuters.
The crash occurred near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Córdoba.
Reports say that high-speed train Iryo No. 6189, traveling from Málaga to Madrid, derailed and collided with an adjacent railway line. A second train running on the parallel Madrid–Huelva route also derailed.
The accident occurred around ten minutes after the Iryo train departed Málaga at 6:40 p.m. local time.
Iryo is a private rail operator under Italian management. The company has not yet issued an official comment on the incident.
Regional authorities said all train traffic in the area has been completely suspended. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, including at least nine ambulances and additional rescue units.
Other major train disasters
In late December an interoceanic train carrying 250 people derailed in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. At least 13 people were killed and up to 100 injured.
The train that derailed near the town of Nizanda was carrying nine crew members and 241 passengers. Of those on board, 139 survived uninjured, while 98 sustained injuries, with 36 receiving medical treatment.
Earlier in the autumn, Mexico also saw one of its deadliest rail accidents in recent years when a freight train collided with a double-decker passenger bus, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 60.
