A horrific collision involving two high-speed trains occurred in the southern Spanish province of Cordoba, specifically near Adamuz, on the evening of January 18, 2026. The incident, described as a "terrible impact" by Spain's Transport Minister Oscar Puente, resulted in the confirmed deaths of at least 21 people and left over 100 others injured, with at least 25 in serious condition. The Spanish rail infrastructure manager ADIF reported that a train traveling from Málaga to Madrid derailed, crossed onto an adjacent track, and then struck an oncoming train operating on the Madrid-Huelva route. The force of the impact caused some carriages to overturn completely. Emergency services from the Andalusia region were immediately deployed to the scene, which was described as difficult to access, with local residents also assisting victims. The initial report of "several feared dead" in the Times of India article was an early estimate; the death toll quickly escalated as rescue operations continued. The cause of the derailment and subsequent collision remains unknown and is currently under investigation. Following the accident, all high-speed rail services between Madrid and cities in Andalusia, including Cordoba, Seville, Malaga, and Huelva, were suspended, causing major travel disruptions. Both the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the Royal Family extended their condolences to the victims and their families.