Spain Train Crash: Driver Killed Near Barcelona
A train driver has died and at least 37 people have been injured, five of them seriously, after a train derailment near Barcelona. The incident occurred on January 21, 2026, two days after another deadly two-train collision in southern Spain.
What We Know
- The Rodalies train derailed after colliding with a retaining wall that fell onto the track between Gelida and Sant Sadurní.
- Emergency services evacuated some injured passengers to nearby hospitals including Moisès Broggi, Bellvitge, and Vilafranca.
- The crash occurred during heavy storms, which have led to high alerts in northeastern Spain.
- Initial findings suggest the wall collapsed as the train passed shortly after 21:00, striking the driver’s cab first.
- Spanish train drivers’ union Semaf has called for a strike in response to this crash and another fatal collision in Andalusia.
What’s Still Unclear
The identity of the deceased driver has not been confirmed, and it remains unclear how many of the injured were passengers in the train’s first carriage.
What This Means
With the suspension of all Rodalies services in Catalonia, approximately 400,000 commuters are expected to be affected as safety checks are conducted across the rail network.
Authorities are urging commuters to remain vigilant due to ongoing severe weather conditions in the region.
What to Watch Next
Continued updates regarding the investigation into the crash and the impacts on commuter services will be closely monitored, especially as authorities assess the safety of rail lines in the area.
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