All 45 people killed in the Adamuz train disaster died instantly at the scene, according to the results of forensic examinations, the Junta de Andalucia has confirmed.
Speaking to Canal Sur, Antonio Sanz, regional health minister, said autopsies had established that none of the victims suffered prolonged agony, offering some measure of comfort to grieving families.
He also praised the response of the emergency services, describing it as ‘exemplary, fast and effective’.
Almost 800 personnel – including paramedics, firefighters, police and civil protection teams – were deployed following Sunday night’s catastrophic crash.
‘People in Andalucia can be reassured that everything humanly possible was done,’ Sanz said.
‘An extraordinary display of humanity’
The minister highlighted the human side of the operation, paying tribute to the psychological and emotional support provided to families.
Almost 150 psychologists have been mobilised since the crash to assist relatives, alongside hospital staff who fielded distressing calls and supported those arriving in Cordoba in search of news.
Staff at Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, where many of the injured were treated, described the atmosphere as ‘heartbreaking’, as they balanced treating casualties with answering desperate calls from families.
29 still in hospital, seven in intensive care
According to the latest official figures, 29 people remain hospitalised, including 26 adults and three children. Of those, seven patients are in intensive care, including one minor.
Sanz said most patients were showing signs of improvement, but cautioned that two cases remain critical, urging continued prudence in medical assessments.
