Summary
Two fatal train crashes occurred in Spain, one near Barcelona and the other in southern Spain. The crash near Barcelona killed one person and injured 37, while the southern crash involved two high-speed trains, raising the death toll to 43. Both incidents prompted a national mourning period and ongoing investigations to determine the causes.
Key Facts
- A Barcelona commuter train derailed after hitting a fallen retaining wall, leaving 1 dead and 37 injured.
- The southern Spain crash was a high-speed train collision, causing 43 fatalities and many injuries.
- Rescue efforts in both regions continued, with search teams looking for victims amid wreckage.
- Rainfall may have caused the retaining wall collapse in Catalonia.
- Spain's Prime Minister expressed condolences to the victims' families.
- Spain has declared three days of national mourning following the accidents.
- Disruptions in train services led to traffic jams in Barcelona, prompting calls for remote work.
- Investigations are ongoing, with authorities exploring different reasons for these accidents.
