Commuter Train Derails Near Barcelona, Driver Dies

Barcelona :

A suburban train derailed near Barcelona on Tuesday after intense rainfall caused a wall to collapse onto the tracks. Tragically, the train driver lost their life, and 37 passengers sustained injuries, with four of them in serious condition.

The accident occurred in Gelida, just outside Barcelona. According to reports from the Catalonia regional fire department, the wall fell onto the railway just as the train was approaching, leading to the derailment. Emergency services successfully evacuated all passengers following the accident.

Inspector Claudi Gallardo from the fire department confirmed immediate action from emergency teams. Approximately 20 ambulances and 38 firefighting units were dispatched to aid the injured and oversee rescue efforts.

This incident follows a tragic high-speed train collision in Cordoba province just two days prior, which claimed 42 lives, intensifying concerns regarding rail safety in the region.

The commuter rail network in Barcelona has faced ongoing scrutiny over inadequate funding and frequent technical issues. In another unrelated incident on the same night, services between Blanes and Macanet-Massanes were disrupted when a train axle derailed, as reported by rail operator Adif.

Investigations into both cases are underway as officials seek clarity on the structural safety of rail infrastructure amidst severe weather events.

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Commuter Train Derails Near Barcelona, Driver Dies

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