At approximately 19:45 local time on Sunday evening, a Madrid-bound high-speed train operated by Iryo, a private firm, derailed on a straight stretch of track, near the town of Adamuz. Daily Tech gathered that the carriages crossed over to the opposing line, striking a southbound Renfe train traveling toward Huelva.
At least 39 people have been confirmed dead, while dozens more have been injured in the collision. This is the worst rail disaster in Spain since the 2013 Santiago de Compostela derailment in Galicia, which claimed 80 lives
Most casualties occurred in the leading carriages of the southbound Renfe train, which was pushed into a nearby embankment.
Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente, while speaking to the press stated that the accident occurred on a section of track where such a derailment should have been technically impossible under normal conditions.
Investigators are looking into why the automated braking and track-monitoring systems (ETCS) did not prevent the collision.
The Spanish Red Cross has been deployed to offer psychological support to families waiting at stations in Madrid, Seville, and Málaga.
All rail traffic between Madrid and the Andalusia region remains suspended, with delays expected throughout the week.
