Spain train crash latest: At least 21 dead and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collide

A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an incoming train on Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least 21 and injuring dozens more, the country’s transport minister said.

The tail end of an evening train travelling from Malaga to Madrid with some 300 passengers went off the rails near Cïrdoba at 7.45pm local time and slammed into a train with some 200 passengers coming from Madrid to Huelva, another southern Spanish city, according to rail operator Adif.

New footage shows the aftermath of a deadly high-speed train derailment near Adamuz in southern Spain (January 18).

So far, 21 people have been confirmed dead by police, with state broadcaster Television Espanola adding that 100 people had been injured, 25 seriously.

Video shared on social media shows derailed carriages, emergency crews at the scene, and passengers climbing out of a train carriage left tilted on its side.

Adif, the company which runs Spain’s state-owned rail network, has released more information in a post on social media.

The company says it is providing spaces to assist the relatives of victims, the operator added.

It added in the post: “We are working in coordination with emergency services and railway companies regarding the accident that has taken place in Adamuz.

“Tonight, the stations of Madrid Puerta de Atocha, Córdoba Julio Anguita and Sevilla Santa Justa will remain open.”

Spanish transport minister has described the situation regarding the high-speed train crash between Madrid and Cordoba as “very serious”.

“The latest information coming in is very serious,” Oscar Puente said in a post on X.

“The last units of the Iryo train heading toward Madrid have derailed, with those cars invading the opposite track where, at that moment, a Renfe train heading toward Huelva was traveling.

“The impact has been terrible, causing the first two units of the Renfe train to be thrown off as a result. The number of victims cannot be confirmed at this time. The fundamental priority now is to assist the victims.”

EU Council president Antonio Costa has said he is “deeply shocked” by the horror train crash which has left at least 21 dead.

He said in a post on X: “Deeply shocked by the terrible train accident in Adamuz, Córdoba.

“My deepest solidarity with the victims, their loved ones, and with the Spanish people.

“My most sincere condolences to the grieving families and my full support to the injured people, as well as to the emergency teams mobilized.”

A local doctor has said his medical facility is ready for an influx of patients following the deadly train crash in Adamuz, Spain.

According to reports in Spain, 100 people were injured, including 25 seriously.

“Ready for anyone who needs it regarding the accident in #adamuz,“said Ruben Ciria, alongside a picture of several medics standing in a room with a number of empty hospital beds.

“All alerts activated. The healthcare response in #Cordoba is massive. Giving the best we have.”

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez has said he is “very concerned” about the accident between two high-speed trains.

“Very concerned about the accident between two high-speed trains that have derailed in Adamuz (Córdoba),” Mr Sanchez wrote on X.

“The Government is working with the rest of the competent authorities and emergency services to assist the passengers.”

High-speed rail traffic will be suspended between Madrid and Cordoba after Sunday’s crash, state-owned Spanish train operator Adif has said.

“High-speed rail traffic between Madrid and Córdoba, Seville, Málaga, and Huelva will be suspended, at least, throughout Monday, January 19,” it said on X.