skip to contentAdvertisementIryo, the private rail company operating the Málaga-to-Madrid service, said about 300 passengers were on board.By: Express Web Desk January 19, 2026 05:01 AM IST First published on: Jan 19, 2026 at 04:58 AM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookPassengers wait in the hall of Madrid train station on Sunday, January 18, 2026, following the announcement of the suspension of service due to an accident in which two trains derailed in Cordoba. (Photo: AP)At least 21 people were killed and dozens injured after two high-speed trains derailed and collided in southern Spain on Sunday evening, authorities said, according to the Associated Press (AP).Spain’s rail network operator Adif said a train travelling from Málaga to Madrid derailed near the town of Adamuz, in Córdoba province, and crossed onto a neighbouring track, where it struck an oncoming train heading from Madrid to Huelva. Both trains derailed.The crash happened about 10 minutes after the Málaga-to-Madrid service left at 6.40pm local time (17.40 GMT), Adif said. Rail services between Madrid and Andalucía were suspended following the accident.Andalusian emergency services said at least 25 people were seriously injured, with others suffering minor injuries. Spanish media, citing officials, reported that around 100 people were hurt.Iryo, the private rail company operating the Málaga-to-Madrid service, said about 300 passengers were on board. Reports suggested up to 400 people may have been travelling on the two trains combined.Story continues below this adA journalist travelling on one of the trains told Spain’s public broadcaster that the collision felt “like an earthquake”. He said some passengers used emergency hammers to break windows and leave the carriages.Most Read1Indian embassy says vessel with 16 Indian crew members detained in Iran, seeks consular access2‘Why are Americans paying for AI in India?’: Trump trade adviser Navarro fires fresh salvo3Iran Protests Live Updates: At least 5,000 people killed in Iran as Supreme Leader Khamenei blames US for deaths4‘It’s time to look for new leadership in Iran,’ says Donald Trump after Khamenei blames US for unrest5At least 5,000 killed in Iran unrest, official says as judiciary signals some protesters may be executed6Donald Trump seeks $1bn from nations for seat on ‘Board of Peace’, says report; White House pushes backAnother passenger told public broadcaster RTVE that one carriage had overturned. Footage shared on social media showed emergency workers at the scene and passengers being told to remain in their seats until it was safe to evacuate.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a post on X that she was following “the terrible news” from Cordoba. “Tonight you are in my thoughts,” she wrote in Spanish.Recibo las terribles noticias desde Córdoba.Mi más sentido pésame a las familias y seres queridos de las víctimas del accidente ferroviario y al pueblo español.Deseo una rápida y completa recuperación a los heridos.Esta noche estáis en mis pensamientos.— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 18, 2026Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the government was working with emergency services to help those affected. The regional president of Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, expressed support for the victims and their families. The president of the Madrid region, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, said hospitals in Madrid were available if needed.(With inputs from agencies)AdvertisementLoading Taboola...Top story1Indian embassy says vessel with 16 Indian crew members detained in Iran, seeks consular access2‘Why are Americans paying for AI in India?’: Trump trade adviser Navarro fires fresh salvo3Iran Protests Live Updates: At least 5,000 people killed in Iran as Supreme Leader Khamenei blames US for deaths4‘It’s time to look for new leadership in Iran,’ says Donald Trump after Khamenei blames US for unrest5At least 5,000 killed in Iran unrest, official says as judiciary signals some protesters may be executedAdvertisement