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Driver Killed, Dozens Hurt as Train Hits Fallen Wall Near Barcelona

Authorities attribute the crash to a wall collapse during heavy storms.

Overview

  • A Rodalies commuter train struck a retaining wall that had fallen onto the track between Gelida and Sant Sadurní, west of Barcelona.
  • The train driver died and more than 30 passengers were injured, including five seriously, six less seriously, and 26 with mild injuries, and all passengers were evacuated.
  • Emergency services deployed 11 ambulances and 35 fire crews, transporting casualties to Moisès Broggi, Bellvitge and Vila Franca hospitals.
  • Officials say the wall collapse occurred during severe weather across eastern Spain, and investigations into the derailment are underway.
  • The incident follows a deadly high-speed collision in Andalusia two days earlier, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez offered condolences to those affected.