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Spain train derailment near Barcelona kills driver and injures at least 20
Summary
Officials said a retaining wall collapse caused a commuter train to derail near Barcelona; the train driver was killed and at least 20 people were injured, four critically.
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Emergency services reported a commuter train derailed near Barcelona after a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks. Officials said the train driver was killed and at least 20 people were injured, with four in critical condition. Injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The derailment occurred two days after a separate collision in southern Spain that left 42 people dead.
Key facts:
- A retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks, and a commuter train derailed near Barcelona, officials reported.
- The train driver was killed and emergency services said at least 20 people were injured, four critically.
- Injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
- The incident followed a separate collision in southern Spain two days earlier that left 42 people dead.
Summary:
The derailment resulted in the death of the train driver and multiple injuries, coming shortly after another deadly rail collision in the country. Undetermined at this time.
