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Spain Mourns Train Crash Victims, Including a 6-Year-Old Survivor

Published January 20, 2026, 08:16
Spain Mourns Train Crash Victims, Including a 6-Year-Old Survivor

Spain is observing three days of national mourning following a tragic train collision that has claimed at least 40 lives. A particularly heartbreaking story involves a 6-year-old girl who survived the crash but lost her entire family – her parents, brother, and a cousin. The child was found wandering alone at the scene by the Spanish Civil Guard and taken to hospital with a minor head injury, receiving stitches and then being discharged. She is now under the care of her grandmother. The exact number of passengers remains unknown, with estimates varying widely. Investigations are focusing on a possible rail fracture as the cause of the accident, while excessive speed and driver error have been ruled out.