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Driver killed and several injured after train derails near Barcelona, local media report

Driver killed and several injured after train derails near Barcelona, local media report

Summary

A train derailed near Barcelona, Spain, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to at least 14 passengers. The derailment happened when the train hit a wall that had fallen onto the tracks due to bad weather.

Key Facts

  • A train derailed near Barcelona, Spain.
  • The train driver died in the accident.
  • At least 14 passengers suffered injuries.
  • The train hit a retaining wall that fell onto the tracks.
  • Severe weather, including heavy storms, affected the region.
  • Emergency services, including 11 ambulances and 35 fire crews, responded to the scene.
  • Another major train crash happened days earlier in Andalusia, Spain, with many fatalities.

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