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Spain Train Crash: Death Toll Expected to Rise After Derailment Near Cordoba

FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 22, 20262 min3,488 views
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Train Derailment and Collision

  • 💥 A high-speed train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed near the village of Adamuz, with its tail-end wagons inexplicably crossing into neighboring rails.
  • 🚆 The derailed wagons collided with an oncoming train, causing some of its wagons to fall down a 4-meter embankment.

Casualties and Identification

  • 💔 Authorities report at least 39 fatalities and over 120 injured, with the death toll expected to rise due to the severity of injuries and the ongoing identification process.
  • 🕯️ A day center has been opened in Adamuz to assist families in locating and identifying loved ones who may have been on board the trains.

Survivor Accounts and Community Response

  • 😥 Survivors expressed amazement at their survival, describing the scene as a "mangled mess."
  • ❤️ Villagers have rallied around the affected passengers, providing essential aid such as hot food, water, and blankets.

Investigation and Historical Context

  • 🔍 An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the accident.
  • ⚠️ This incident is considered the worst train accident in Spain since 2013, when a driver's excessive speed led to a crash that killed 80 people.
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