Multiple high-speed train derailments in southern Spain force a complete suspension of services between Madrid and Andalusia.
High-Speed Trains Derail in Southern Spain
On January 18, 2026, a serious railway accident occurred near Adamuz in Córdoba Province, southern Spain. In the evening, two high-speed passenger trains traveling through the area derailed in quick succession.
Approximately 300 passengers were on board the trains. Many were injured, with at least 25 reported to be seriously hurt. Large-scale rescue operations involving medical teams and emergency responders were launched immediately after the accident.
According to reports, the incident was triggered when the first train derailed and affected the adjacent track. Shortly afterward, another high-speed train traveling through the same section also derailed. Both trains were operating on high-speed routes connecting Málaga, Madrid, and Huelva. The cause of the derailments has not yet been determined.
