At least four people have been killed and three others injured after they were hit by a locomotive near Barcelona while trying to cross railway tracks, emergency services said.
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The accident happened on Sunday night in Montmelo near the Catalan capital when seven people crossed the tracks at a forbidden location, Renfe, the state rail operator, said.
Three people were killed at the scene and a fourth person died in hospital later after suffering a cardio-respiratory arrest, emergency services said on Sunday.
Three others were in hospital suffering from injuries.
Train services along part of the line were suspended.
A spokesman for the regional police force said: "We are opening an investigation to find out the circumstances of this accident."
Spanish Transport Minister Raquel Sanchez posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: "Dismayed by the terrible accident this afternoon on line R3, in Montmelo. My condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and my support to the emergency teams and services working in this difficult situation."
with EFE
Australian Associated Press
