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Antonio Sanz, the Health Minister of the Andalusian regional government, told local media that the situation is complex and the death toll could be higher. He also said that at least 73 people were injured and are being treated at six different health centers.

The accident occurred when a high-speed train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed at the entrance to Adamuz and moved onto the adjacent track. Another train traveling from Madrid to Huelva was on that track. The Railway Infrastructure Administration (Adif), the public manager of the rail network, said this caused the second train to derail as well.

According to the operating company, the first train to derail was Iryo train number 6189, which was carrying around 300 passengers.

Iryo expressed its sorrow over the incident, announcing that it had activated emergency protocols and was working with authorities to bring the situation under control.

According to Adif, high-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended, and trains traveling on the Seville–Madrid line are being redirected to their points of departure.

Rail operator staff are working in the area in coordination with emergency services and railway companies.

Commercial services between Madrid, Toledo, Ciudad Real and Puertollano continue to operate normally.

The Andalusian regional government announced on social media that it has activated the emergency phase of the Civil Protection Plan due to the train accident.

Spain’s national railway company Renfe said emergency services have been deployed to assist passengers, and psychological support teams and information points have been set up for victims and their families.