At least 40 dead in Córdoba train crash; Gibraltar expresses condolences

At least 40 people have been confirmed dead following a collision between two trains in the province of Córdoba.

 

The route involved is frequently used by Gibraltarians travelling to and from the Spanish capital, though the Government says there is currently no indication that any Gibraltarian or Gibraltar resident was involved in the accident.

 

The Chief Minister has written to the Spanish Premier and other Spanish authorities to convey Gibraltar’s condolences and express solidarity with the people of Spain.

 

The crash happened at around quarter to eight on Sunday evening near the town of Adamuz in Córdoba, when a high-speed Iryo service travelling from Málaga to Madrid derailed and entered a parallel line, colliding with an Alvia train heading from Madrid to Huelva.

 

Several carriages left the track, with two falling down a four-metre embankment. More than 150 people were injured, including five in a very serious condition, prompting hospitals across the region to activate emergency protocols.

 

Rescue teams, supported by Spain’s Military Emergency Unit, worked through the night to free trapped passengers, and authorities warn the death toll could still rise.

 

Rail services across southern Spain remain heavily disrupted today, with key high-speed routes suspended.

 

Railway experts advising the Spanish government have described the circumstances of the derailment as highly unusual. An investigation is now underway to determine the cause of the crash.

 

Please be advised, the following images show the crash site and may be upsetting to some viewers.

 

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