At least 39 dead in Spain after two high-speed trains collide

Summary

At least 39 people died in southern Spain after two high-speed trains collided near Cordoba, marking the country's worst railway accident since 2013. Over 120 were injured and dozens remain hospitalized.

Key Points
  • At least 39 people died in a collision between two high-speed trains near Adamuz, Cordoba, Spain.
  • 122 people were injured, with 48 hospitalized and 12 in intensive care.
  • The trains involved were operated by Iryo and Alvia, with around 400 passengers onboard.
  • This is Spain's deadliest train crash since the 2013 Santiago de Compostela derailment.
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