At least 21 people have died, and over 70 others have been injured in a collision involving two high-speed trains near Cordoba in southern Spain. The incident occurred when a train carrying 317 passengers on the Malaga-Madrid route derailed near Amaduz, about 20 km from Cordoba, striking another high-speed train traveling from Madrid to Huelva.
Spain’s Transport Minister Oscar Puente stated that 30 of the injured individuals are in serious condition and have been hospitalized. The collision led to the derailment of both trains, with the last two carriages of the Malaga-Madrid train hitting the first two carriages of the oncoming train, causing them to go off the tracks.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed deep condolences over the tragic event, calling it a night of profound pain for the country. Emergency services from the Andalusia region, along with the Spain’s Military Emergency Unit, were involved in rescue operations. Authorities have suspended rail services on the affected lines and are anticipating a rise in the death toll as rescue efforts continue.
