At least five people have died and dozens were injured after two high-speed trains derailed on Sunday near Adamuz, southern Spain, railway operator ADIF and state media reported.
The Iryo 6189 service, travelling from Málaga to Madrid, left the track about ten minutes after departing at 6:40 p.m., crashing onto an adjacent line. A second train, operating between Madrid and Huelva, also derailed on the nearby track.
ADIF confirmed the derailment and said it had suspended all rail services connecting Madrid and Andalusia. Emergency services in Andalusia deployed at least nine ambulances and other support vehicles to the scene.
Many passengers were able to evacuate on their own, but the rear carriage of the Iryo train came to rest on its side, causing multiple injuries.
Iryo, an Italian-run private operator, said on X that approximately 300 passengers were on board and that all emergency protocols had been activated. "The service had departed from Málaga at 18:40, and Iryo deeply regrets what has happened," the company said.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed concern about the accident, tweeting that the government is coordinating with authorities and emergency services to assist passengers. Transport Minister Óscar Puente said he was monitoring the situation from ADIF’s 24-hour operations centre and would provide updates as confirmed information becomes available.
Civil Guard sources confirmed an unknown number of passengers remain trapped and injured, with emergency personnel working to reach them.
The causes of the derailment are not yet clear. Authorities continue to work at the site while rail traffic in the region remains suspended.
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