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20-01-2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced three days of national mourning following a high-speed train crash in southern Spain that killed at least 40 people and injured over 120. The crash occurred when a Madrid-bound train derailed and collided with an oncoming train near the city of Córdoba. Sanchez vowed to investigate the cause of the crash, with initial reports suggesting a faulty joint on the rails may be to blame. The incident is the worst rail disaster in Spain in over a decade, and an investigation is expected to take at least a month.
Entities: Pedro Sanchez, Spain, Córdoba, Madrid, Málaga • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-01-2026
At least 40 people have died and dozens more have been injured after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain. The incident occurred near the city of Córdoba, and an investigation has been launched to determine the cause. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited the scene and announced a three-day mourning period. The crash is described as Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade, with the majority of those killed and injured in the front carriages of one of the trains. Rescue teams are working to free people trapped in the wreckage.
Entities: Spain, Córdoba, Pedro Sánchez, Málaga, Madrid • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-01-2026
A high-speed train derailment in Spain resulted in at least 40 deaths and injured scores of people. The crash occurred on Sunday near Adamuz, a town in the province of Cordoba, when a train carrying 289 passengers derailed and collided with an incoming train. The impact was severe, with bodies found hundreds of meters from the crash site. Emergency services worked through the night to rescue survivors and recover bodies. The cause of the crash is believed to be mechanical failure, but an investigation is ongoing. The incident has shocked Spain, with the royal family and European Commission President expressing condolences.
Entities: Spain, Adamuz, Cordoba, Andalusia, Madrid • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-01-2026
A high-speed train collision in Spain resulted in at least 40 deaths and 159 injuries. The crash occurred when a train run by private company Iryo derailed and collided with a train operated by Spain's public train company Renfe. Investigators believe a faulty rail joint may have contributed to the derailment. The incident has been described as 'truly strange' due to the rarity of high-speed train crashes on straight rail lines. Spain's transport minister has stated that human error has been ruled out, and a criminal probe is expected to be opened soon.
Entities: Spain, Iryo, Renfe, Malaga, Madrid • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-01-2026
A high-speed train crash in southern Spain on Sunday night has resulted in at least 40 deaths and 170 injuries. The crash occurred when two trains derailed in Adamuz, with hundreds of passengers on board. The trains were traveling to and from Madrid. The cause of the crash is still unknown, but officials have ruled out terrorism. An investigation is underway, and a criminal probe is expected to be opened soon. Spain's prime minister has declared three days of mourning for the victims.
Entities: Spain, Madrid, Adamuz, Iryo, Renfe • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
