A devastating train collision near Córdoba, Spain, has claimed 39 lives and injured 170 others in one of Europe's worst rail disasters this decade. The crash occurred Sunday evening (Jan 18) when a Malaga-Madrid high-speed train derailed and struck another Madrid-Huelva service near Amaduz, 20km from Córdoba.
📌 Key details: • 317 passengers aboard initial derailed train • Collision occurred at 7:45 PM local time • Emergency crews worked through the night • Cause remains under investigation
Spanish transport minister José Luis Ábalos called it "a dark day for Spanish rail safety," while rescue teams continue searching the wreckage. The collision has reignited debates about high-speed rail safety protocols across Europe.
🚨 Travel alert: Rail services between Madrid and Andalusia remain suspended as authorities conduct track inspections. Alternative transport arrangements are being made for stranded passengers.
