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Train Collides with Crane in Cartagena, Spain

Published January 22, 2026, 12:17
Train Collides with Crane in Cartagena, Spain

A passenger train of FEVE collided with a crane in Cartagena, Spain, disrupting traffic on the line. Initial reports indicate three minor injuries, and the train has not derailed. The Spanish railway network manager, Adif, stated that the collision was due to the crane entering the railway area, without being part of the railway operation. The incident comes at a critical time, just days after the fatal high-speed train collision in Andalusia, which claimed the lives of at least 43 people, and another railway accident in Catalonia, where the driver was killed. These events have sparked strong reactions and discussions about railway safety in Spain. Authorities and rescuers are at the scene to provide assistance to the injured and investigate the cause of the collision. The priority is to restore train traffic and ensure passenger safety. The incident is expected to intensify pressure on the government to improve railway infrastructure and strengthen safety measures, as well as further fuel discussions about the need for investment and modernization of the railway network.