The acting Minister of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function, José Antonio Nieto, met with the commissioner for the attention of victims of the railway accident in Adamuz, Jaime Mora, following the recent announcement of aid approved by the Regional Government of Andalusia.

Those affected by the incident, which occurred on January 18, have a three-month period from June 2nd to submit their applications. The aid, approved by the Governing Council on May 12th and validated by Parliament, aims to supplement state benefits.

The financial amounts for those injured with physical injuries range between 481 and 16,828 euros. For the families of the deceased, the aid amounts to 14,424 euros. The main requirement to access these benefits is to have been a resident of Andalusia at the time of the accident.

The proposal for this aid came from the Commissioner established by the Andalusian Government for the follow-up and support of those affected. The Ministry of Justice will be responsible for processing and resolving the applications within a maximum of two months.

The Andalusian Government has justified the measure by stating that, more than four months after the accident, victims are still facing significant expenses to adapt to their new situation, including home modifications, psychological treatments, and rehabilitation.

It has been highlighted that some victims, not being registered with Social Security at the time of the incident, may face difficulties entering the job market. Additionally, mention is made of travel expenses that many, predominantly from the province of Huelva, must incur to attend the Court of Instance in Montoro, responsible for the case's investigation.

Given the "gravity of the incident" and the "intense and immense social shock" it generated, the Andalusian Government seeks to offer "sustained attention over time" to mitigate the economic impact on victims and their families.

The aid will be exempt from regional income tax and will be paid in a single installment. It will be compatible with state aid, and procedures will be streamlined for those already recognized by the Government or whose data is held by the regional administration. Applications can be submitted in person or electronically.

For death benefit aid, the primary beneficiaries will be spouses or partners (or similar relationships) and children. If none exist, it will extend to parents, second-degree ascendants, or siblings. In the case of multiple indirect beneficiaries, the aid will be divided equally.