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January 19, 2026
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At least 39 killed in high-speed train crash in Spain

At least 39 killed in high-speed train crash in Spain

According to Spain’s Transport Minister, Oscar Puente, the crash happened on a straight section of track recently refurbished in May 2025, raising questions about the cause. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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At least 39 people have died and over 70 others were injured in a tragic high-speed train crash near Adamuz, Spain. The incident involved two trains on a recently refurbished track, prompting an investigation.

  • The crash occurred between trains operated by Iryo and Renfe, traveling between Malaga, Madrid, and Huelva.
  • Spain’s Transport Minister, Oscar Puente, described the incident as "extremely strange," with an investigation expected to last at least a month.
  • The type of train involved was a Freccia 1000, capable of speeds up to 400 km/h (250 mph), recalling Spain’s worst high-speed rail accident in 2013.

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