'Several Lightly Injured' After Train Hits Crane In Southern Spain, Operator Renfe Says

Published on

A commuter train hit a crane in the southeastern Spanish region of Murcia on Thursday leaving "several lightly injured," state operator Renfe said, the latest rail accident to strike within a week.

"There are several lightly injured" and the crane did not belong to Renfe, a spokesperson told the AFP news agency.

Murcia emergency services confirmed the accident occurred in the municipality of Alumbres, without specifying the number of victims.

It comes after two fatal train crashes in two days rocked Spain, leading to questions about safety on the country's railway system.

The first crash involved a high-speed train in the south that derailed on Sunday evening, colliding with another fast train, killing at least 43 people and injuring more than 150.

The crash was the deadliest in Spain since a 2013 crash that killed 80 people when a commuter train in the northern region of Galicia hurtled off the rails as it came around a bend going too fast.

On Tuesday night, another train crash happened in northeastern Spain on a commuter line near Barcelona. One person was killed.

This is a developing story and our journalists are working on further updates.

RECENT NEWS

Ceramics In Italy, Glass In Czechia: Take The Train To These Traditional Crafts Centres In Europe

From clay-sculpting to glasswork, here are the ancient skills you can learn about and how to reach where they are still ... Read more

Which European Airports Have The Most Direct Flight Connections?

Serving 294 destinations, Türkiye’s Istanbul Airport came out on top, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterd... Read more

Cuba Tourism Crisis: An Industry Brought To Almost Total Paralysis

Cuba’s tourism industry has been hit hard by US sanctions and fuel shortages, with nearly three-quarters of hotels now... Read more

The Worlds Top 10 Cities For Street Food Have Been Revealed

Surprisingly, Europe dominates the top 10 list, with Paris claiming the number one spot for its street food options. Read more

Will The Coolcation Travel Trend Change The Geography Of International Tourism?

Cooler summer holidays are proving popular as peak heat sways travellers’ choices beyond the Mediterranean. Experts we... Read more

Nobu To Launch New Hotel, Restaurant And Residences In Portugals Algarve Region

With its second destination in Portugal, the Nobu hospitality brand will introduce a new hotel, restaurant and residenti... Read more