Barcelona Train Derails, Driver Dead, 37 Injured; Second Spanish Rail Tragedy in Days
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News18•21-01-2026, 08:52
Barcelona Train Derails, Driver Dead, 37 Injured; Second Spanish Rail Tragedy in Days
- •A passenger train derailed in Gelida, near Barcelona, killing the driver and injuring 37 people.
- •The incident occurred just two days after a high-speed train collision near Adamuz, Córdoba, killed 41.
- •The derailment, involving an R4 commuter service, was caused by a retaining wall collapsing onto the tracks due to heavy rains.
- •Four people sustained serious injuries, and all passengers were evacuated from the train.
- •The Catalonia regional fire department secured the scene and assisted the injured.
Why It Matters: A train derailment near Barcelona, killing the driver, marks Spain's second fatal rail incident in days.
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