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Quad-bike hero ferries rescuers through Spain train crash aftermath
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Quad-bike hero ferries rescuers through Spain train crash aftermath

A lottery-ticket seller in Adamuz, southern Spain, became an improvised first responder after a high-speed train derailed and collided with another train, killing at least 41 people. He used his quad bike to shuttle firefighters, paramedics and injured passengers through rugged terrain for hours, helping responders reach those trapped and move them to safety until about 2am, as the town rallied to support victims and authorities opened investigations into the crash’s causes.

via The Guardian|
#adamuz#quad-bike#rescue
Derailment Triggers Deadly Collision on Spain’s Rail Lines
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Derailment Triggers Deadly Collision on Spain’s Rail Lines

Two trains collided on parallel tracks in southern Spain after a northbound Iryo train derailed in Adamuz and struck a southbound Renfe train, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens; about 300 passengers were aboard the Iryo train. Investigators are examining whether a track defect contributed, with officials suspending much of the Madrid–south rail network. Officials described the aftermath as chaotic, and the crash marks Spain’s deadliest rail disaster since 2013.

via The New York Times|
#adamuz#iryo#renfe
Adamuz Grapples with Spain’s Deadliest Rail Crash in Years
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Adamuz Grapples with Spain’s Deadliest Rail Crash in Years

Two high‑speed trains collided near Adamuz in Andalusia, Spain, on Sunday night, killing at least 39 and seriously injuring 12 as investigators assess the disaster. The crash disrupted a rural area, with the local hall serving as an emergency centre where injured were taken, and residents and officials providing blankets, food and support. Guardia Civil offices were opened for relatives to seek information, and the community rallied to aid victims of the Iryo Málaga–Madrid and Renfe Madrid–Huelva services.

via The Guardian|
#adamuz#andalusia#high-speed-rail
Spain seeks answers after deadly Adamuz train crash
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Spain seeks answers after deadly Adamuz train crash

A Madrid-bound high-speed train derailed near Adamuz, Córdoba, killing at least 39 and injuring 122 (48 in hospital). PM Pedro Sánchez vows to uncover the cause with absolute transparency as three days of national mourning begin, while Renfe suspends the Madrid–Córdoba–Seville line until Friday and arranges extra trains on alternative routes.

via BBC|
#adamuz#cordoba#pedro-sanchez
Deadly High-Speed Train Crash Shakes Southern Spain
world1 month ago

Deadly High-Speed Train Crash Shakes Southern Spain

A high-speed train derailed and collided with another on Spain’s Madrid–Seville line in Adamuz, Córdoba, killing at least 21 and injuring about 73, with the death toll expected to rise. About 300 passengers were aboard the first train; the cause remains unclear and investigators are examining track and equipment after recent renovations. Rail service on Madrid–Andalucía routes was suspended as crews work the wreckage, making this the deadliest Spanish rail disaster since 2013 Santiago de Compostela.

via The New York Times|
#adamuz#andalucia#high-speed-rail