Spain Train Disaster: 39 Dead, 70+ Injured in High-Speed Collision Near Córdoba
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Spain Train Disaster: 39 Dead, 70+ Injured in High-Speed Collision Near Córdoba

  • A high-speed train collision near Adamuz, Córdoba, Spain, resulted in at least 39 fatalities and over 70 injuries.
  • The Iryo train from Malaga to Madrid derailed and collided with an oncoming Renfe train from Madrid to Huelva.
  • The accident occurred on a straight track refurbished last May, with the cause still under investigation and expected to take at least a month to determine.
  • Rescue efforts were challenging due to twisted metal and trapped passengers, with some carriages falling down a four-meter embankment.
  • Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI expressed condolences, while rail services between Madrid and Andalusia were suspended.

Why It Matters: A devastating high-speed train collision in Spain killed 39, injured dozens, and sparked a complex investigation.

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