High-Speed Train Collision in Spain Claims at Least 39 Lives

ADAMUZ, Spain – A high-speed train collision in southern Spain on Sunday evening resulted in the deaths of at least 39 people, marking the country's worst rail disaster in over a decade. The incident occurred near Adamuz when a Madrid-bound train derailed and collided with an oncoming train, according to Spain's Civil Guard.

The collision involved two trains carrying a total of 400 passengers and staff, rail networks reported. Emergency services responded to the scene, treating 122 people for injuries. As of Monday, 43 individuals, including four children, remained hospitalized, with 12 adults and one child in intensive care, according to Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente.

Multiple news sources indicate that the derailment occurred on a recently refurbished straight track, raising questions about the cause of the accident. Authorities have launched an investigation into what they described as an "extremely strange" incident. Rescue efforts were hampered by the wreckage, but teams continued working to recover bodies.

The Spanish Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow following the tragedy. Authorities urged survivors to signal their safety via social media to help account for all passengers. The collision has also prompted scrutiny of rail safety and infrastructure maintenance in Spain.