Train collision near Barcelona claims four lives as pedestrians cross tracks illegally
A tragic train collision near Barcelona in the Valles Oriental region has left four people dead after a group of seven pedestrians attempted to cross the tracks at a closed pedestrian point. The accident occurred in an area with prohibited pedestrian crossings, known for its curved and low-visibility section.
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- Published Date: 01:55 | 11 September 2023
- Modified Date: 01:55 | 11 September 2023
The Civil Protection General Directorate of the Catalonia Autonomous Community reported that four people died when a train collided with a group of seven pedestrians who were trying to cross the tracks at a closed pedestrian point near Barcelona in the Valles Oriental region.
The train accident occurred at 20:18 local time. It was noted that the incident happened at a location where "crossing the tracks on foot is prohibited, and it is a curved and low-visibility area."
Local authorities stated that the victims of the accident were a group of young people trying to cross the train tracks to attend a concert in the area.
As a result of the accident, the train stopped at the scene, passengers were transported by buses, and the R3 suburban train line was temporarily closed.