US EditionSpain Declares Three Days of Mourning After Deadly Adamuz Train Crash
The collision killed 41 and injured over 120, with investigations focusing on a broken track section rather than human error or speeding, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Spain began three days of national mourning after two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz, Andalusia, killing 41 people.
- Transport Minister Óscar Puente said investigators discovered a broken section of track and must determine whether it preceded the derailment, while human error and speeding have been largely ruled out.
- At 7:45 pm on Sunday, the tail of a train carrying 289 passengers derailed, crossed onto the opposite track, and hit an oncoming train from Malaga to Madrid, injuring over 120 people.
- The Civil Guard is collecting DNA from families of the missing and unidentified victims, and officials warned the death toll may not be definitive as search teams probe the wreckage for 24 hours, Juan Manuel Moreno said.
- This is Spain's deadliest rail accident since 2013, occurring on a straight section of track where trains were within speed limits and involved recently renovated track and nearly new rolling stock.
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Spain has declared three days of mourning after a serious train accident.
As Spain Mourns Train Crash Victims, Investigators Focus on Track
Spanish authorities were struggling Tuesday to identify those killed in a collision between two high-speed trains that left at least 41 people dead Sunday, as investigators focused on whether a problem with the track may have caused it.
The investigation into the causes of the derailment is now focused on the existence of a crack of more than 30 cm long on the track at the site of the accident.
The Carnage of Spain’s Train Crash Stained a World-Class Rail System
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The deadly train wreck in southern Spain has cast a pall over one of the nation’s symbols of success. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email The collision Sunday killed at least 41 people and injured dozens more, according to officials as of Tuesday. “It is undoubtably a […]
Spain Declares Three Days of Mourning as Train Disaster Death Toll Climbs to 41
Spain has officially commenced three days of national mourning following a devastating train crash that has claimed the lives of at least 41 people. The tragic accident, which occurred earlier this week, has prompted a widespread outpouring of grief as emergency crews continue recovery efforts and authorities investigate the cause. The government’s decision to observe [...]
The king and queen of Spain visited today the place of the railway accident in Adamuz (Cordoba), where at least 40 people lost their lives and dozens were injured. (ANSA)
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