Two high-speed trains crash in Spain

An investigation is under way after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain, killing at least 39 people, in the country’s deadliest railway accident since 2013

Alvia train (service 2384)
Operated by state-funded firm Renfe
Model: Renfe Class 120

Iryo train (service 6189)
Operated by private company Iryo
Model: Frecciarossa 1000

Madrid
FRANCE
SPAIN
PORTUGAL
ANDALUSIA
Málaga
Huelva

125 miles
200km
Alvia
Iryo

Jan 18, 19:45 local time (18:45GMT) Trains collide in Adamuz, Córdoba province

Alvia train
Travelling from Madrid to Huelva with around 100 passengers on board at 205 km/h

Iryo train
Travelling from Málaga to Madrid with around 300 passengers on board at 210 km/h

1

Last carriages of Iryo train derail, crossing over to opposite track

2

First two carriages of Alvia train are hit and pushed into embankment

Sources: Renfe, Iryo, Reuters, BBC, El País
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