Driver killed and several injured after second train derails near Barcelona
17 days ago
- #Barcelona
- #storm
- #train accident
- A train derailed near Barcelona, killing the driver and injuring at least 14 people.
- The Rodalies train collided with a retaining wall that fell onto the track between Gelida and Sant Sadurní.
- Emergency services are assessing the severity of injuries; 11 ambulances and 35 fire crews responded.
- Heavy storms in north-eastern Spain contributed to the incident, with coastal areas on high alert.
- The crash follows another deadly rail accident in Andalusia two days prior, where 42 people died.