Two high-speed trains derailed on Sunday (January 18) near Adamuz, in southern Spain, leaving at least five people dead, Spanish state-run television RTVE reported, citing police sources. An unknown number of passengers were injured.
According to Adif, the state-run rail network operator, the accident occurred around 6:40 p.m. (1740 GMT), about ten minutes after the Iryo 6189 train departed Malaga en route to Madrid. The train derailed from its track and collided with an oncoming Madrid-to-Huelva train, which also left the tracks.
“The Iryo 6189 Málaga - Madrid train has derailed from the track at Adamuz, crashing onto the adjacent track. The Madrid-to-Huelva train travelling on the adjacent track has also derailed,” Adif reportedly said in a social media post.
Emergency response
All rail services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended. Andalusian emergency services reported that ambulances and emergency support vehicles were dispatched to the site. A spokesperson confirmed receiving multiple reports of injured and trapped passengers.
Iryo, the Italian-run private rail operator, has not yet commented on the incident.
Authorities continue rescue operations and are investigating the cause of the derailments.
(with inputs from AP, AFP)
