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Spain Train Crash: Death Toll Reaches 40, Search for Missing Continues

Published January 20, 2026, 08:17
Spain Train Crash: Death Toll Reaches 40, Search for Missing Continues

A tragic train crash in Spain has caused widespread grief, with the death toll reaching 40 and 41 people hospitalized, 13 of them in critical condition. The identification of the victims is underway, with forensic experts working in six Andalusian provinces. 43 missing person reports have been filed, but the exact number of those unaccounted for remains unclear. Investigations are focusing on a possible rail fracture as the cause of the accident, while excessive speed and driver error have been ruled out. The country is observing three days of mourning, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged full transparency in the investigation.