Train Collision in Southern Spain: 21 Dead
A train collision occurred last night in southern Spain, involving two high-speed trains.
According to authorities, 21 people lost their lives and 73 were injured. Spanish Transport Minister, Ă“scar Puente, described the accident as terrible, while expressing fears that the death toll may rise.
Thirty of the injured are hospitalized in serious condition. As stated by the Minister of Transport, the last carriages of a train that departed from Malaga to Madrid derailed, resulting in a collision with a second train traveling in the opposite direction. More than 400 people were on board the two trains.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his deep sorrow for the incident.
Last Update: January 19, 2026 - 05:54