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Shocking tragedy in Spain: 21 dead after double train accident!
At least 21 dead and dozens injured after a train accident in southern Spain on January 19, 2026. Details on the cause of the accident and rescue measures.
Shocking tragedy in Spain: 21 dead after double train accident!
On January 18, 2026, a tragic train accident occurred near Adamuz, Spain, in which at least 21 people lost their lives. Around 100 other people were injured, around 25 of whom are seriously injured. The information comes from the state TV broadcaster RTVE and the Guardia Civil police unit, both of which confirmed the seriousness of the incident. As a result, train traffic between Madrid and Andalusia was immediately interrupted.
Two high-speed trains derailed in the accident. One of them was an Iryo train of the Italian Trenitalia that was traveling from Málaga towards Madrid. The other train belonged to the Spanish company Renfe and had met him. Despite intensive investigations, the exact cause of the treacherous accident initially remains unclear, while experts on site are trying to clarify what happened.
Rescue efforts are in full swing
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez quickly commented on the events and emphasized the close cooperation between the authorities and emergency services. After the accident, many of the passengers were trapped in the derailed trains and had to be rescued from their predicament. Local emergency services were immediately on site to provide assistance and assist affected passengers.
The shock is deep, especially when you think about the tragic incidents of the past. This is how the public remembers the train accident near Santiago de Compostela in 2013, which, with 80 deaths, was the worst of its kind in Spain in almost 80 years. In that case, the train driver and a former security chief were convicted of manslaughter after they were found to have failed to exercise due care, putting passengers in danger. Here too, connections between Madrid and other regions were severely affected and the shock of the survivors still resonates today.
In view of the serious events, the population in Spain is even more concerned with the relatives of the victims. The loss and pain is immeasurable and the world is watching developments as the investigation progresses. Spain is in mourning and needs community and support now more than ever.
We will continue to closely monitor developments in Spain for further information and updates on the situation. Our thoughts are with those affected.
For further details on the background to the accident, we refer to the reporting by Black Forest messenger and daily news.