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Spain Train Collision: Death Toll Rises to 39

Published January 19, 2026, 08:01
Spain Train Collision: Death Toll Rises to 39

At least 39 people have died and 73 were injured, 24 of them seriously, in the train collision that occurred yesterday in Spain, according to the latest reports from “El Mundo” and “El Pais”. The accident took place in southern Spain and involved two high-speed trains, one from Iryo carrying over 300 passengers and one from Renfe carrying over 100. According to reports, the carriages of the two trains were deformed by the force of the impact, making it difficult to access the victims. Rescue teams worked hard to free passengers and provide them with medical assistance. Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente warned that the death toll may rise. The accident occurred when the Iryo train, traveling from Malaga to Madrid, derailed and collided with the Renfe train, traveling in the opposite direction. The exact cause of the derailment remains unknown and is under investigation. Psychological support teams have gathered at Atocha station in Madrid to help the families of the victims. Passengers who were on the trains described the collision as “terrible” and “like an earthquake”, reporting panic and chaos. Their testimonies highlight the severity of the accident and its impact on the passengers.