Recently, two separate train accidents occurred in Spain within three days, while some reports claimed that these accidents occurred within just 48 hours. The incidents claimed the lives of approximately 44 people and injured more than 190, making it Spain’s worst rail accident in more than a decade. Two incidents are highlighted under the title: the first, the high-speed collision in Adamush, and the second, the passenger train derailment in Gelida. News of this incident is spreading across news channels and the internet. Many questions are being raised about these tragic accidents, so we’ve compiled an article detailing all the details.
Incident 1: The Adamuz High-Speed Collision
According to reports, a terrible train accident occurred near Adamuz in the southern province of Cordoba (Andalusia) on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at around 7:45 pm. In the incident, a high-speed train travelling from Malaga to Madrid derailed on a straight track. The rear carriages went onto the adjacent track and collided head-on with an oncoming Renfe Albia train (travelling from Madrid to Huelva). The impact was so severe that the front carriages of the Renfe train plunged down a 4-meter (13-foot) high slope. Reportedly, a total of 43 people were killed and over 150 were injured. The 28-year-old train driver also died and was listed among the dead. Although the exact cause of the incident has not yet been revealed, Spain’s Transport Minister described it as “really strange” because the incident occurred on a recently renovated straight track. Preliminary investigations revealed a defect/break in the fish plate, which caused a gap that widened as trains passed. The investigation is ongoing.
Incident 2: The Gelida Commuter Derailment
The event occurred on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at around 9:00 pm, near Gelida, about 35 kilometers west of Barcelona (Catalonia). In this accident, a passenger train coming from Rodalies collided with a wall that had fallen on the tracks due to a landslide. The collision destroyed the driver’s cabin completely and derailed the train. However, the exact cause is believed to be a severe storm (Hurricane Harry Storm). Several days of unusually heavy rain in the Catalonia region weakened the structural strength of the wall, causing it to collapse as the train passed by. There is an investigation underway, and we will update you after getting any updates.
As per the latest reports of 22 January 2026, around 44 people have lost their lives. Spain is observing three days of official mourning (Jan 20–22), and many are also sharing their condolences for this tragic incident. Various videos and viral videos circulating on the internet claim that the footage of these accidents is available to watch. We have shared all the available details related to this topic, and we will update you soon.
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