Woman Critically Injured in Spain's Adamuz Rail Disaster Gives Birth to Healthy Baby in Málaga

A Moment of Hope

The final victim of the Adamuz train disaster still in hospital has given birth to a healthy baby, Andalucían health authorities have confirmed.

Raquel García, 32, was five months pregnant when two high-speed trains collided in January in Spain's deadliest rail accident since Santiago de Compostela in 2013. Some 46 people were killed and hundreds injured.

What Happened to Raquel

García was in the seventh carriage of the Madrid-bound Iryo train alongside her partner Ivan, sister Ana and pet dog Boro — who went missing after the crash before finally being found. She tried to protect her dog on impact but suffered a severe head injury and a fractured vertebra.

She was rushed to Reina Sofía Hospital in Córdoba before being transferred to the Regional University Hospital in Málaga, where she remains in a stable but critical condition.

Baby 'Doing Well'

According to the Andalucían health service, the baby is "doing well" after García gave birth on Saturday. It's a rare moment of hope from a disaster that has shaken Spain and prompted major questions about railway safety.

This article is based on reporting from The Olive Press, published April 12, 2026. This article is for informational purposes only.