High-speed train derails and crashes into another in Spain, killing at least 39

Today (Jan 19), at 7:45 p.m. (local time) the rail crash incident happened due to one high-rail train derailing and collided with another train on the next rail near Adamuz, Andalucia, Southern Spain. As of now, the death toll reaches 39, while dozens have been injured and been transferred to the hospital.

The rail network unveils that both trains have 400 people both passengers and on-board staff. Emergency services and rescue teams assisted the victims who were trapped inside the train but due to the twist wreckage made it difficult in the assistant process.

Spain’s civil guard said that this incident is the country's worst rail crash in more than a decade.

Óscar Puente, Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, told reporters in Madrid that this incident is extremely strange since the area where the train derailed is the straight way and was repaired a year ago. He also claimed that the government still does not know the exact cause of the incident and the investigation will take at least 1 month.

He also indicated most of the killed and injured had been in the front carriage of the second train, which was heading to the south of Spain.

Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, stated that he is closely monitoring the situation and the government is coordinating with other involved sectors in order to fully assist the people who were affected by the incident. As of now the train between Madrid and Andalucia was temporarily suspended all this day.

SOURCE: BBC

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