Rail Fracture Likely Causes Fatal High-Speed Train Crash in Spain

Spanish investigators found that a rail fracture preceded the high-speed train collision near Adamuz that killed 45 people and injured over 120 others.The preliminary report indicates that a private Iryo train derailed and collided with a state-owned Renfe train after wheel notches were detected on multiple previous journeys.Transport Minister Óscar Puente stated that the track deformity was likely undetectable before the disaster, which stands as the deadliest Spanish rail accident since 2013.