Spain began three days of national mourning on Tuesday after a tragic collision between two high-speed trains near Adamuz in Andalusia claimed 41 lives and injured over 120 people.
The disaster occurred late Sunday when an Iryo train from Malaga to Madrid derailed and crossed onto the track of an oncoming Renfe train, causing both trains to derail in a catastrophic accident.
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Rescue operations continue as 39 injured passengers, including four children, remain hospitalized. Heavy machinery was deployed to lift damaged carriages, allowing emergency personnel better access to recover victims and provide medical aid.
Authorities described the derailment as unusual, occurring on a straight, recently renovated section of track with trains operating within speed limits, ruling out speeding and human error as immediate causes of the collision.
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Among the victims is a six-year-old girl who lost her family, while the driver of one train, aged 27, was also killed. Officials said the accident’s location in hilly terrain made emergency response challenging.
Residents of Adamuz brought supplies to assist survivors, while international leaders, including Pope Leo XIV and French President Emmanuel Macron, expressed condolences. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the site to meet rescuers and officials.