At least 21 people were killed in Spain after a crash involving two high-speed trains. The incident occurred near Adamuz, close to Cordoba, in southern Spain. Over 30 people are seriously injured and are being treated in hospital.
The crash happened when a train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed. The derailed train crossed onto another track. It then collided with an oncoming train from Madrid to Huelva. The collision injured at least 73 people in total. The incident occurred on a straight section of track refurbished last May.
Spain's transport minister called the incident "extremely strange." The official cause remains unknown. An investigation is expected to take at least a month. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the country will.
High-speed rail is a major part of Spain's infrastructure. The country has invested heavily in its high-speed rail network.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the derailment. Authorities are working to identify the victims and support their families.
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