Two high-speed trains derail in Spain
Two high-speed trains derailed on Sunday in southern Spain, five people died, citing police sources.
The accident happened near Adamuz, which is near Cordoba.
An unknown number of passengers have been injured.
"The Iryo 6189 Málaga - (to Madrid) train has derailed from the track at Adamuz, crashing onto the adjacent track.
The (Madrid) to Huelva train which was travelling on the adjacent track has also derailed, according to Adif, which runs the rail network in social media post.
Adif said the accident happened about ten minutes after the Iryo train left Malaga heading towards Madrid at 6:40 p.m. .
Adif has suspended all rail services between Madrid and Andalusia.
Andalusia emergency services said on social media that all rail traffic had been halted and emergency services were on their way, including at least nine ambulances and emergency support vehicles.
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