Background and Relevance of the Incident
On Sunday, two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain, according to the rail network operator and Spanish state television RTVE. The incident resulted in at least five fatalities, as reported by RTVE citing police sources.
Location and Timing
The accident occurred shortly after 17:30 GMT near Adamuz, a town close to Córdoba in the Andalusia region.
Casualties and Injuries
An unspecified number of passengers sustained injuries, as per RTVE’s report citing sources from the Guardia Civil.
Details of the Accident
Adif, which manages the rail network, announced on social media that the LD AV Iryo 6189 train traveling from Málaga to Madrid’s Atocha station derailed at the entry diversion of track 1 in Adamuz, invading the adjacent track. Simultaneously, the LD AV 2384 train traveling from Madrid’s Atocha to Huelva also derailed on the adjacent track.
Train Operator
Iryo, an Italian private management train operator, was responsible for one of the derailed trains. The company has not yet responded to a request for comments.
Impact on Rail Services
Adif suspended all rail services between Madrid and Andalusia following the accident.
Andalusian emergency services confirmed on social media that all rail traffic had been halted and that emergency services, including at least nine ambulances and support vehicles, were en route.
Eyewitness Account
Salvador Jiménez, a journalist traveling on the Córdoba to Madrid train for RTVE, shared images showing the rear carriage of the train overturned on its side with passengers evacuated and seated along the edge of the carriage.
Key Questions and Answers
- What were the trains involved in the accident? The two high-speed trains that derailed were the LD AV Iryo 6189 (Málaga-Madrid Atocha) and the LD AV 2384 (Madrid Atocha-Huelva).
- Who operates the LD AV Iryo 6189 train? Iryo, an Italian private management train operator, operates the LD AV Iryo 6189 train.
- What is the extent of the casualties and injuries? At least five people have died, and an unspecified number of passengers sustained injuries.
- How did the accident affect rail services? All rail services between Madrid and Andalusia were suspended following the derailment.
- What actions have been taken by emergency services? Emergency services, including at least nine ambulances and support vehicles, were dispatched to the scene.
