High-Speed Train Crash in Spain Leaves at Least 10 Dead
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Two high-speed trains derailed late Sunday in Adamuz, southern Spain, resulting in at least 10 deaths and more than 25 serious injuries, with rescue operations ongoing.
- The derailment occurred when the rear carriages of a privately operated train from Málaga to Madrid left the tracks and collided with a Renfe train traveling to Huelva, causing its front carriages to derail.
- The cause of the initial derailment remains unknown, and officials have warned that the death toll could rise as rescue efforts continue.
- Rail traffic between Madrid and major southern Andalusian cities, including Córdoba, Seville, Málaga, and Huelva, will be suspended throughout Monday due to the accident.
- Emergency services have established an advanced
