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January 21, 2026
Commuter train in Spain hits collapsed wall, killing at least 1, days after deadly derailment
Updated on: January 21, 2026 / 9:13 AM EST / CBS/AFP
TL;DR
- A commuter train derailed near Barcelona after a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks.
- The crash killed one person, a conductor in training, and injured at least 37 others.
- This incident occurred shortly after a collision between two high-speed trains in Andalusia, which resulted in over 40 deaths.
- Heavy rainfall in northeastern Spain is believed to be the cause of the retaining wall collapse.
- Spain began three days of mourning for the victims of the Andalusia train derailment.
- King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the site of the Andalusia crash to thank emergency responders and volunteers.
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