Rail Fracture Likely Occurred Before Deadly Spanish Train Crash, Investigators Say A preliminary report from Spanish investigators suggests a rail fracture preceded the derailment and subsequent collision of two high-speed trains. The crash occurred near Adamuz in Córdoba province, between a train operated by Iryo and one from Renfe, resulting in 45 fatalities and 41 injuries. The incident happened on January 18th around 7:45 p.m. local time.

• A rail fracture is suspected as the cause of a high-speed train derailment and crash.
• The crash involved two high-speed trains, one from Iryo and one from Renfe.
• 45 people died, 29 were seriously injured, and 129 sustained minor injuries.
• The incident occurred near Adamuz in the province of Córdoba.
• The crash happened on January 18th at approximately 7:45 p.m. local time.