A new train accident has shaken Spain, just two days after the tragic collision between two high-speed trains in Andalusia. On Tuesday evening, a commuter train struck a retaining wall that had fallen onto the tracks in Gelida, in the province of Barcelona, injuring several people and causing the immediate suspension of rail traffic in the region. The Catalan Civil Protection agency confirmed the accident and the massive deployment of emergency services.
According to the Civil Protection, "A retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks, causing an accident involving a passenger train."Eleven ambulances were dispatched to the scene to treat the victims. The emergency number 112 received 28 calls related to the derailment, and at least 15 people were injured. Rescue workers are continuing their efforts to stabilize the injured and secure the area.
Heavy rains are to blame
According to initial reports published by the Spanish press, the collapse may be linked to the heavy rains that hit the Catalan coast on Tuesday, weakening the infrastructure. Local authorities and the railway operator have announced the opening of an investigation to determine the exact causes of the accident.
Meanwhile, another regional train derailed Tuesday afternoon between Blanes and Maçanet-Massanes, also in Catalonia, after hitting rocks that had fallen onto the tracks. Only ten passengers were on board this train, and no injuries were reported.
A dark series
This latest accident comes just days after the collision of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, Andalusia, which left at least 42 people dead, according to a preliminary count, and many injured. Rescuers are continuing their search for any bodies trapped in the wreckage. These consecutive incidents have sparked serious concerns about the safety of the Spanish rail network and the management of risks associated with extreme weather conditions.
