Five Killed and Dozens Injured as Two High-Speed Trains Collide in Southern Spain
Five people were killed and dozens were injured with varying degrees of severity after two high-speed trains derailed following a collision in southern Spain on Sunday evening.
The director of the Spanish railway infrastructure manager (Adif) reported that the accident occurred near the town of Adamuz, located near the city of Córdoba, when a high-speed train traveling from Málaga to Madrid derailed and collided on an adjacent track.
Adif also confirmed the derailment of a second train carrying passengers in the opposite direction, from Madrid to Huelva.
Emergency services in the Andalusia region stated that at least 25 of the injured are in serious condition, while others sustained minor injuries.
Adif noted that the collision took place approximately 10 minutes after the high-speed train departed from Málaga at 18:40 local time (17:40 GMT). Following the accident, all rail services between Madrid and the Andalusia region were suspended.
The private rail company (Iryo), which was operating the first train from Málaga, confirmed the derailment, explaining that approximately 300 passengers were on board.
Salvador Jiménez, a journalist for the Spanish station (RTVE) who was on one of the trains, explained that several women and men managed to exit without serious injuries.
He was quoted as saying: “I was in the first carriage. The moment I felt something happening, it turned out the train had gone off the tracks. Immediately, a request was made for medical services to check for assistance on board, and a hammer was used to smash the carriage windows, after which they rescued us.”
For his part, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that the government is working with emergency teams to support those affected by the accident, while the President of the Andalusia region, Juanma Moreno, expressed his concern and condolences to the victims and their families.
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