Spain has begun three days of national mourning following a devastating collision between two high-speed trains in Adamuz, Andalusia, which has killed at least 41 people, the worst rail disaster in the country in over a decade.
The crash occurred late Sunday when an Iryo train from Malaga to Madrid derailed and veered onto an adjacent track, striking an oncoming high-speed train. Both trains derailed on impact, leaving over 120 injured, including 39 still in hospital, four of them children.
Authorities recovered the 41st victim on Monday evening from one of the damaged carriages.
Rescue operations continued into Monday, with heavy machinery deployed to lift twisted carriages and aid emergency teams in reaching survivors. Juan Manuel Moreno, head of Andalusia’s regional government, said it could take another 24 to 48 hours to determine the final toll.
During the mourning period, flags were lowered to half-mast, television presenters wore black, and government officials curtailed public appearances. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are scheduled to visit Adamuz to meet rescuers, local officials, and those affected by the disaster.
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