Overview
- Spain’s rail accident commission said early findings suggest the rail broke before the Iryo train passed Adamuz, noting the assessment is provisional and consistent with wheel abrasion marks.
- Authorities have confirmed 45 fatalities in the Adamuz disaster after recovering the last remains, with technical and forensic work continuing.
- After two Catalonia derailments, Renfe’s Rodalies services began a phased restart under a deal with unions and authorities that requires inspections across all 13 lines.
- A regional train struck a construction crane near Cartagena, injuring six lightly without a derailment, further straining public confidence.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the government accepts responsibility from the outset and pledged to restore trust as safety checks and inquiries proceed.