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Barcelona train crash 'injures 48' | Barcelona train crash 'injures 48' |
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At least 48 people have been injured, five of them seriously, after a train crashed at a station in the Spanish city of Barcelona, officials say. | At least 48 people have been injured, five of them seriously, after a train crashed at a station in the Spanish city of Barcelona, officials say. |
The incident happened during the morning rush hour at the Francia station, in the city centre. | The incident happened during the morning rush hour at the Francia station, in the city centre. |
Dozens of emergency personnel were sent to the station, with most of the injured being treated at the platform. | |
Reports said the train did not brake when entering the station, hitting the buffers at the platform. | Reports said the train did not brake when entering the station, hitting the buffers at the platform. |
The accident happened at 07:15 (05:15 GMT) with the train travelling from the village of Sant Vicenç de Calders, in the north-eastern Catalonia region. | |
At least 18 people had been taken to hospital, Barcelona's emergency officials said on Twitter. | At least 18 people had been taken to hospital, Barcelona's emergency officials said on Twitter. |