No South Korean casualties reported in high-speed train collision in Spain

Crash scene after a train collision in Spain — Emergency workers rescue passengers after a high-speed train derailed and collided with another oncoming train near Adamuz in Córdoba province, Spain on Jan. 18, 2026, in this grab from social media. AFP-Yonhap

SEOUL, January 19 (AJP) - No South Korean casualties have been reported in a high-speed train collision in Spain, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here said on Monday.

The South Korean diplomatic mission in Spain continues to monitor the situation and is verifying whether any South Korean nationals were affected. So far, there have been no reports or confirmed cases of South Korean casualties," an official there said.

At least 21 people have been killed after two high-speed trains derailed and collided in southern Spain on Sunday, according to local media. The death toll could rise, with about 100 people injured.

Choi Youn-sun solarchoi@ajunews.com