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Adamuz train tragedy: Death toll rises to 45 as search continues and families receive ongoing support
Two more bodies recovered near the tracks in Córdoba while Spain continues to grapple with a series of serious rail accidents
The Guardia Civil has confirmed that two more bodies have been recovered from the site of the devastating train crash near Adamuz in Córdoba, bringing the total number of confirmed fatalities from 43 to 45. The discovery was made today, following several days of intensive searching around the wreckage and surrounding rural areas.According to sources, the bodies were found during coordinated operations involving the Guardia Civil, the Andalusian Forest Fire Extinguishing Service Infoca and the Andalusian Emergency Group. Search teams combed through damaged carriages, debris, nearby paths and even a stream running through a tunnel beneath the tracks. The Guardia Civil has also released video footage showing the scale of the search effort.
This latest development comes after the death toll had already risen steadily in the days following what became Spain’s deadliest train accident in over a decade. The crash occurred on a high-speed rail line near Adamuz, triggering a national outpouring of grief and the declaration of three days of official mourning earlier this week.
Support services for families of the victims remain in place, although the location is changing. With fewer families now requiring assistance, psychological and practical support is being transferred from the Poniente Sur Civic Centre to the Crisol Jardines Hotel in Córdoba, according to the 112 Andalucía emergency service. Psychologists will continue to be available, alongside support from the Red Cross, 061 medical teams and the Andalusian Emergency Agency.
The tragedy in Córdoba has also sharpened focus on rail safety nationwide. Just days later, a separate train crash in Gelida near Barcelona left the driver dead and dozens injured, deepening public concern, and smaller, less lethal, accidents have also happened in Cartagena (Murcia) and Asturias.
In response to the recent accidents, train drivers have called a general strike from February 9 to February 11, citing safety concerns following the incidents in Adamuz and Gelida.
As investigations continue, communities across Spain remain united in mourning, while questions about rail safety and working conditions move firmly into the national spotlight.
Image: Guardia Civil
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