Twelve were in intensive care after the accident near Adamuz in the province of Cordoba, about 360 km (223 miles) south of Madrid, according to emergency services. Experts say a faulty rail joint might be key to determining the cause of the crash. The Iryo train lost a wheel that has not yet been located. The Iryo train, a Frecciarossa 1000, was under four years old and the railway line near Adamuz was renovated last May, Puente said. Spain opened up the network to private competition in 2020 in a bid to offer low-cost alternatives to Renfe's Ave trains.

Source: Philippine Star January 20, 2026 06:44 UTC