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Investigation begins in Spain after fatal high-speed rail crash

January 20, 2026

A tragic high-speed train collision in southern Spain has resulted in at least 40 fatalities and over 120 injuries, marking the worst rail disaster in the country in over a decade. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has vowed to investigate the cause of the crash, which involved one train derailing and colliding with another near Adamuz on Sunday evening, prompting three days of national mourning.

Investigation begins in Spain after fatal high-speed rail crash

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At least 40 people confirmed dead and over 120 injured from the crash.
The collision occurred in Adamuz, southern Spain, on January 19, 2026.
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez announced a three-day national mourning period.
The crash is the worst rail disaster in Spain in over a decade.
The incident involved a Madrid-bound train that derailed and collided with an oncoming train.

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Investigation begins in Spain after fatal high-speed rail crash

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