Barcelona Train Crash: Driver Killed, 37 Injured in Derailment

by Emma Walker – News Editor

Here’s a summary of the news⁢ article:

Train ‌Derailment in Catalonia, Spain

* What happened: ​ A commuter train derailed and crashed near ‌Barcelona after colliding ⁤with a retaining wall that fell onto the tracks.
* ​⁤ Casualties: ‍One train ⁢driver was killed, and⁣ at⁤ least 37 people were injured⁢ (five seriously).
* ⁢ Location: ⁤The incident occurred between Gelida and Sant Sadurní,about ‌35km (21.7 miles) west of Barcelona.
* Cause: Heavy storms in north-eastern Spain are believed to have contributed to the incident, with coastal⁣ areas on high alert for severe weather.
* Response: Emergency services,including 11 ambulances and 35 fire crews,were ‍dispatched to the scene.All passengers have been⁣ removed from the train. Injured passengers were‌ taken to nearby hospitals.
* ​ Current⁢ Status: A full⁤ sweep of the area is being conducted to ensure no further victims remain.

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