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Rain Wall Collapses, Kills Train Driver Near Barcelona
21 Jan
Summary
- A containment wall collapsed due to heavy rain, causing a train derailment.
- The driver of the commuter train was killed in the accident.
- Approximately 20 people sustained injuries in the derailment.
A commuter train derailed on Tuesday near Barcelona, Spain, after a containment wall collapsed onto the tracks due to heavy rainfall. The tragic incident resulted in the death of the train's driver and injured approximately 20 people. Emergency services, including 20 ambulances and 38 firefighter units, were dispatched to the scene in Gelida.
This derailment occurs in a region known for its underfunded rail services and frequent operational issues. The accident follows closely on the heels of another devastating rail incident. Just two days earlier, a high-speed train collision near Adamuz in southern Spain claimed the lives of 42 people.
In a related event on Tuesday night, rail traffic south of Girona was interrupted due to a train axle coming off the track, further underscoring the challenges facing the Barcelona commuter rail network.
