Driver killed in second deadly Spain rail crash in days

International

A TRAIN driver died and more than 30 were injured after a collision on Spanish rails, marking the second fatal rail accident in the country within a matter of days. The latest crash occurred when a local commuter train collided with a maintenance vehicle on a section of track outside the city, killing the driver and leaving several others injured. The incident followed a separate derailment just days earlier that also resulted in loss of life and sparked urgent calls for safety reviews. In a report by BBC, emergency services rushed to the scene, working to stabilize injured passengers and clear debris from the tracks. Officials have identified the driver who died in the collision but are withholding further details pending notification of family members. Rail operator Renfe confirmed that an investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway, with initial reports suggesting the train struck equipment being used by track workers. Transport authorities have not yet determined whether human error, equipment failure or signalling issues contributed to the tragedy. The earlier accident happened on a different line and involved a passenger train that derailed, killing multiple people and injuring dozens. That crash prompted immediate safety checks across portions of Spain’s extensive rail network and a temporary slowdown of train services in some regions.(Victoria Diana, USJ-R Comm Intern)