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Spain rocked by another deadly train crash after collision near Barcelona

Alex Ross
Emergency crews respond after a commuter train derailed when a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks in Gelida, near Barcelona, Spain
Emergency crews respond after a commuter train derailed when a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks in Gelida, near Barcelona, Spain (AP)
  • A commuter train derailed near Barcelona, Spain, on Tuesday after colliding with a retaining wall that collapsed onto the tracks due to heavy rainfall.
  • The incident resulted in the death of the train driver and left 37 passengers injured, with five reported to be in a serious condition.
  • Emergency services, including 20 ambulances, were dispatched to the scene near Gelida, and all passengers were safely removed from the train.
  • This derailment follows a separate, more severe high-speed train collision on Sunday near Adamuz, Córdoba province, which killed 42 people and injured dozens.
  • Spanish authorities have launched investigations into both accidents, with the Tuesday derailment occurring in an area known for underfunded rail services and frequent incidents.

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