The accident occurred at Adamuz station and rail travel between Andalucía and Madrid has been cut
Málaga
Sunday, 18 January 2026, 21:56 | Updated 22:26h.
A high-speed train travelling between Malaga and Madrid has derailed this Sunday evening in the station of Adamuz in Cordoba province, killing at least five people. At least 25 have been seriously injured in what is one of the most serious accidents affecting high-speed rail services in Spain.
The derailed Iryo train invaded the adjacent track, colliding with the train travelling in the opposite direction, from Madrid to Huelva, which also derailed.
According to witnesses, the train appeared to be shaking and vibrating just prior to the collision.
The last two carriages of the Iryo train from Malaga were most affected, the back carriage ending up on its side on the line. Videos posted from the scene show injured passengers being taken out of the train.
Emergency services are at the scene with five mobile ICUs, a logistical support vehicle and four emergency critical care units (ECU). The accident has led to the suspension of all train communications between Andalucía and Madrid. Transport minister Óscar Puente has travelled to the scene. The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has said on social media that the regional government is "very concerned by the serious rail accident in Cordoba province and keeping up to date with the news of people affected".
A field hospital has been set up at the scene, in Adamuz station.
The last two carriages of the Iryo train, which left Malaga at 6.40pm, were affected, particularly the one at the end of the train, which overturned on the track.