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Spanish Tourist Train Derails, Injuring 17
14 Jun
Summary
- Seventeen people were injured when a tourist train wagon overturned in Cártama.
- Four individuals, including three children, were taken to the hospital.
- The train was part of a local food and drink festival event.
Seventeen individuals sustained injuries after a wagon on a tourist train derailed in the town of Cártama, southern Spain. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, around 21:30 local time, while the train was navigating a turn at a crossing on Santo Cristo road.
Emergency teams provided immediate care at the scene. Four passengers, including three children, were subsequently transported to a nearby hospital. Authorities confirmed that none of the injuries were life-threatening.
The affected train was part of a free promotional event called 'la Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel,' which runs from June 10th to 14th. This initiative encourages locals and visitors to explore participating restaurants and bars.
Approximately 30 people were on board the train at the time of the derailment. The train service has been temporarily suspended for the duration of the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.
Cártama is situated near the popular tourist destination of Málaga, approximately 17 km away.
