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Spain Rail Chaos: Two Deadly Crashes Rock Nation
21 Jan
Summary
- A retaining wall collapse injured 15 people on a Barcelona commuter train.
- Sunday's deadly collision killed at least 42 people and injured dozens more.
- Spain is observing three days of national mourning for the victims.
A retaining wall collapsed onto tracks near Gelida, Spain, causing a Barcelona commuter train to crash and injuring 15 people on Tuesday. This incident occurred just two days after a catastrophic head-on collision in southern Spain claimed at least 42 lives and left many more injured. Spain has commenced three days of national mourning for those lost in the tragedies.
The collapse on Tuesday was attributed to heavy rainfall in Catalonia, according to Spain's railway operator ADIF. Meanwhile, investigations continue into Sunday's deadly derailment in Andalusia, where the official toll rose after more bodies were recovered. The precise cause remains under scrutiny, with a broken section of track being examined as a potential factor.
Amidst the sorrow, stories of survival and loss have emerged. Families are coming to terms with the devastating impact of these accidents, which have shaken a country proud of its advanced high-speed rail network. Authorities are working to restore confidence and determine accountability.
