Tragic Collision: High-Speed Train Disaster in Southern Spain

A high-speed train crash in southern Spain resulted in at least 39 deaths and 122 injuries. The accident involved two trains colliding near Adamuz in Cordoba province, marking Spain's worst railway disaster since 2013. Investigations into the cause are ongoing with over 200 train services canceled.

At least 39 people lost their lives in a tragic train collision in southern Spain on Sunday night, marking the country's worst rail disaster since 2013. The accident occurred near Adamuz in Cordoba province when two high-speed trains derailed and collided, injuring 122 more people.

Spain's Transport Minister, Oscar Puente, expressed his condolences and gratitude to the rescue teams working under challenging conditions. The trains, operated by Iryo and Alvia, were traveling towards Madrid and Huelva, respectively, carrying around 400 passengers.

The crash resulted in the cancellation of over 200 train services in the Andalusia region. The cause remains under investigation as Spain's high-speed rail network, the largest in Europe, faces scrutiny due to past issues with power outages and cable thefts.

(With inputs from agencies.)