"A Rodalies R4 commuter train has derailed near Gelida in the province of Barcelona, leaving the train driver dead and at least 15 passengers injured, four of them seriously. The derailment occurred this evening when a section of containment wall collapsed onto the tracks between Sant Sadurní d'Anoia and Gelida, striking the train mid-journey. Emergency services, including ambulances, medical teams, and firefighters, are on site treating the injured and securing the area while rail operations remain suspended."
"Authorities report that some carriages have partially left the tracks, with several passengers trapped inside. Emergency crews are using specialised equipment to extract those still stuck, while others have climbed through windows to escape. Protecció Civil of the Generalitat de Catalunya has activated the Ferrocat emergency plan, coordinating between medical, fire, and rail personnel to ensure rapid rescue and care."
A Rodalies R4 commuter train derailed near Gelida after a section of containment wall collapsed onto the tracks between Sant Sadurní d'Anoia and Gelida. The train driver was killed and at least 15 passengers were injured, four seriously. Several carriages partially left the tracks and some passengers were trapped; emergency crews used specialised equipment to extract victims while others escaped through windows. Protecció Civil activated the Ferrocat emergency plan and medical, fire, and rail teams established triage zones to stabilise patients. Rail services on the affected R4 section remain suspended and nearby hospitals are on high alert.
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