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World · 19 January 2026

Spain high-speed train collision death toll rises to 39

Spain high-speed train collision death toll rises to 39

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The death toll from a collision involving a high-speed train in Spain has risen to 39. The crash occurred in the north-western region of the country, local authorities said. Emergency services were deployed to the scene and injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals. Spain’s transport minister said an investigation was under way to determine the cause of the incident.

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