The Spanish government reported that after a severe railway accident that occurred in the autonomous community of Andalusia, a three-day mourning would be declared across the country. This was announced to journalists by the head of the kingdom’s government, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
“We declare a three-day official mourning that will begin tonight at midnight (20 January) and will last until midnight on Thursday (23 January),” the Prime Minister said. He also promised absolute openness and full transparency in investigating the causes of the incident.
According to available information, on 18 January in Spain, two high-speed trains derailed. As a result, 40 people died, and the number of injured exceeded 150.
It is noted that the accident occurred near the town of Adamus in Córdoba province, approximately 360 kilometers south of Madrid. It was also reported that the 27-year-old train driver of the train traveling from Madrid to Huelva also died.
There were a total of 317 passengers on the two trains. It is said that most of them were Spaniards returning to Madrid or from Madrid after a day off. Since January is not considered a tourist season, it is not yet clear how many of those on the train were tourists.
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