Spain has begun three days of national mourning following a high speed train crash that has killed at least 41 people in the southern region of Andalusia. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez described the incident as a day of sorrow for the country and promised a full and transparent investigation into the cause.
The crash happened late on Sunday when a train operated by Iryo, travelling from Malaga to Madrid, derailed near Adamuz and crossed onto an adjacent track, colliding with an oncoming train bound for Huelva. Regional leader Juan Manuel Moreno said more than 120 people were injured, with 41 still receiving treatment in hospitals in the city of Cordoba.
Emergency services deployed heavy machinery to lift damaged carriages and reach trapped passengers, while relatives of missing travellers used social media to seek information. Officials said it could take up to 48 hours to confirm the final death toll due to the severity of the wreckage.
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Spain’s Transport Minister Oscar Puente said the accident was unusual as it occurred on a straight section of recently renovated track and both trains were travelling below the speed limit. Train operators Iryo and Renfe said human error and speeding had largely been ruled out, as investigations continue into possible technical or infrastructure-related causes.
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