Overview
- A powerful explosion at the FML fireworks facility in Bergüenda (Lantarón) around 11:10 a.m. killed one worker and left another gravely injured, according to the provincial fire service and Ertzaintza.
- The seriously injured employee was airlifted to Hospital de Cruces for treatment, underscoring the severity of the blast.
- Hours later, a van driver died when an isolated locomotive struck his vehicle at a level crossing in Aprícano (Kuartango), as confirmed by the Basque Department of Security and Adif.
- Adif reported the collision occurred at a crossing with light signals and said the locomotive was not hauling wagons at the time, with the cause under investigation.
- Rail traffic on the Bilbao–Miranda de Ebro conventional line was suspended after the crash, affecting three long‑distance trains, and Renfe arranged road transport for passengers.