The collision of two high-speed trains in the province of Córdoba in the Andalusia region of southern Spain resulted in the death of 21 people and injuries to more than 100 others with varying degrees of severity. This was reported in a preliminary toll announced by official sources in the Civil Guard and Spanish emergency services, while emergency teams and local authorities continue their efforts at the accident site.
The accident occurred on the evening of Sunday, January 19, around 19:40 local time on the high-speed line connecting Málaga and Madrid. The train of the company Iryo number 6189 derailed a few minutes after leaving Córdoba station heading towards Madrid. This caused its carriages to invade the adjacent track on which the Renfe train was traveling from Madrid to Huelva. This led to a direct collision and the derailment of both trains.
The Spanish Railway Infrastructure Manager (Adif) confirmed in an official statement on social media that all train services on the Madrid-Andalusia line have been suspended until further notice. Meanwhile, rescue teams are working to extricate the trapped passengers from the carriages and secure the area for search and rescue operations.
Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente expressed his deep concern regarding the seriousness of the situation, emphasizing that the priority is to provide medical assistance to the victims and ensure the safety of the affected passengers. Mobile medical units and emergency support units have been dispatched to the site of the accident.
The Spanish authorities are conducting a comprehensive technical investigation to determine the causes of the accident. Meanwhile, security and railway bodies are cooperating with investigation teams to ensure a thorough understanding of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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