Spain Train Disaster: High-Speed Collision Kills 21, Over 100 Injured in Cordoba
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News18•19-01-2026, 11:03
Spain Train Disaster: High-Speed Collision Kills 21, Over 100 Injured in Cordoba
- •A horrific head-on collision between two high-speed trains in Cordoba, Spain, resulted in 21 deaths, including a driver.
- •Over 100 people were injured in the accident, with 25 reported to be in critical condition.
- •The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a high-speed train from Malaga to Madrid derailed and moved onto an adjacent track, colliding with another train.
- •Rescue operations faced challenges due to the remote location, but fire, police, and Red Cross teams are actively working.
- •Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed deep sorrow, calling it a 'night of deep sorrow' for Spain.
Why It Matters: A devastating high-speed train collision in Cordoba, Spain, claimed 21 lives and injured over 100.
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