The Civil Guard does not rule out any hypothesis in its first report on the railway accident in Adamuz
The Civil Guard of Spain has submitted its preliminary report regarding the railway accident in Adamuz, highlighting potential causes including rail breakage or welding failure, which resulted in 46 deaths and over 150 injuries.
The Civil Guard has presented its initial report to the court concerning the railway accident that occurred on January 18 in Adamuz, Córdoba. This report does not dismiss any potential causes but highlights two primary hypotheses: a rail breakage or a welding failure. The incident was catastrophic, resulting in 46 fatalities and more than 150 injuries, drawing significant attention from both the public and investigative bodies. The document explicitly outlines the 'working hypotheses' put forth by the agents involved and calls for further measures to progress in the investigation.
One key aspect discussed in the report is the potential for manufacturing defects in the rail line, which may not have been detected by the supplier or by Adif, the infrastructure manager responsible for inspections. Investigators are focusing on identifying the specific batch of rails used in the section of the track, marked with 'ENSIDESA', a type of steel known as R350HT, designated for the direction towards Madrid. Requests to Adif for information regarding this batch have been made, with follow-ups still awaiting responses, indicating a sense of urgency in establishing the track's safety conditions prior to the accident.
The Civil Guard report pinpoints the exact location of the derailment and continues to actively gather evidence and testimonies to develop a clearer understanding of the events leading to this tragic incident. As the investigation unfolds, the implications of these findings may have significant repercussions for railway safety regulations and the accountability of infrastructure providers, highlighting the need for stringent oversight in public transport systems. The outcome will be closely monitored by both authorities and the general public as investigations proceed to unveil the specifics surrounding the accident.