Recovery operations are ongoing following a devastating crash involving two trains in southern Spain that resulted in the deaths of at least 41 individuals. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in Adamuz when a Madrid-bound train derailed and collided with an oncoming train.
Rescue teams have been working tirelessly, with heavy machinery deployed to search for additional victims beneath the wreckage. Currently, reports indicate that more than 120 passengers sustained injuries in the incident.
Preliminary investigations suggest that a faulty or damaged weld on the rails may have contributed to the derailment. Transport Minister Óscar Puente indicated that the investigation could take at least a month and described the incident as quite unusual.
In light of the tragedy, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez canceled his attendance at the World Economic Forum, promising to thoroughly investigate the crash. Additionally, King Felipe and Queen Letizia are set to visit the crash site on Tuesday.
Three days of national mourning have been declared to honor the victims. The tragic event has raised serious concerns about rail safety, particularly on the Madrid-Andalusia line. Faulty infrastructure and potential prior warnings by train drivers are also being scrutinized as part of ongoing investigations.
