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New Drone Footage Reveals the Scale of the Train Tragedy in Spain (video)

Published January 19, 2026, 11:21
New Drone Footage Reveals the Scale of the Train Tragedy in Spain (video)

New drone footage reveals the scale of the devastation from the train accident in Spain, where at least 39 people have died and 152 were injured. The footage shows rescuers operating at the scene and passengers trying to get out of the wreckage of the trains. Authorities warn that the death toll may rise. The accident occurred when a high-speed train from the company Iryo derailed and collided with another train from the state-owned company Renfe. The collision was so violent that the first two carriages of the second train derailed. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation. The Spanish Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, stated that the number of deaths is not final, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez traveled to the scene of the accident to be briefed on the situation. Iryo announced that the last check of the train had been carried out on Thursday. Witnesses described the impact as an “earthquake”. The accident has caused shock and grief in Spain and has raised questions about rail safety.