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Two Deadly Train Crashes Rock Spain in One Week
21 Jan
Summary
- A retaining wall collapse near Gelida killed one driver and injured 37.
- Heavy rains preceded the Gelida train crash and other storm-related incidents.
- Southern Spain crash death toll rose to 42 amid ongoing investigations.
A retaining wall collapse near Gelida, Spain, on Tuesday night derailed a passenger train, killing the driver and injuring 37 others. The incident occurred on the Rodalies Catalunya R4 line following days of heavy rain in the region.
Emergency services, including firefighters and police, responded to the scene. The focus has been on securing the area and confirming no further victims were trapped in the train. The Catalonian Meteorological Service reported significant rainfall in the preceding days.
This crash follows a major derailment and collision near Cordoba on Sunday evening, which has seen its death toll rise to 42. Investigations into this incident are focusing on the condition of the tracks.
President Pedro Sanchez expressed his sympathy for the victims of the Gelida accident. Spain began three days of mourning for the victims of the southern crash.
