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Train accident in Spain: mourning for at least 40 deaths!
At least 40 dead and numerous injured after a train accident in Spain on January 19, 2026. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
Train accident in Spain: mourning for at least 40 deaths!
A serious train accident shakes Spain: On Sunday evening, January 19, 2026, two high-speed trains derailed near Adamuz, a city in the province of Córdoba. At least 40 people died, including Germans. The exact identification of the victims is still ongoing PZ News reported. The rescue of the injured and the identification of the bodies are extremely challenging because there are fears that there may be more victims hidden in the rubble.
Among the victims of this tragic incident are five members of a family from Punta Umbría; only the six-year-old daughter survived. According to initial reports, all of the injured are out of danger, but 39 people remain in hospitals and are receiving necessary medical care. The head of the Civil Guard, Juan Serrano, announced that he could expect more detailed information about the identities of the victims soon.
Night of rescue work
The night after the accident was marked by intensive rescue and clearance work. Loud daily news Many passengers were trapped in the derailed trains after the accident. The emergency services worked tirelessly to free and secure those affected as quickly as possible.
According to information from Deutschlandfunk There were over 500 people on both trains at the time of the accident. The Iryo train of the Italian Trenitalia was on its way from Malaga to Madrid when it collided with an oncoming Renfe train. The trains were traveling at speeds of over 200 km/h, so the force of the collision had catastrophic consequences.
Investigations into the cause of the accident
The investigation into the cause of the accident is in full swing. Initial indications point to a “break or change in the rail”, but Transport Minister Óscar Puente has noted that all possibilities are currently still open. Human error has so far been ruled out and it is noted that the line was only renovated in May and modern express trains without curves are used.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has declared three days of national mourning and emphasized cooperation between authorities and emergency services. Traffic between Madrid and Andalusia is expected to remain suspended until February 2nd, further exacerbating an already tense situation.
The accident has drawn condolences from around the world, including from EU Commission President von der Leyen, German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron. In these difficult days, our thoughts are with the victims and their families - the hope remains that all those injured can fully recover in the next few days.