At least 150 people have been injured after two trains collided in Barcelona, according to reports.
At least 150 people have been injured after two trains collided in Barcelona, according to reports.
One train smashed into the back of another between the Rodalies de Montcada and Reixac-Manresa stations.
Most of the 150 people hurt are said to have minor injuries, while three have been taken to hospital.
The crash happened at about 7.50am local time, during the morning rush.
Two trains have collided in Barcelona.
The accident took place during rush hour with witnesses saying they felt a strong impact despite the trains travelling at low speed, The Sun reported.
It is unclear if the driver suffered any injuries but most passengers are said to have been left ‘confused’ by the crash.
Emergency services tweeted: “So far the #SEM has served: 150 people in a MILD condition. 5 people in LESS SERIOUS condition.
“At the moment, 3 transfers have been made in a mild condition to different health centres.”
It took an hour to get commuters off the trains despite 18 fire engines being dispatched, according to reports.
One traveller to told news site RAC1: “The train was full and my carriage, which was the last, was completely full.
“They let us all down. Now everyone is off the train, there are people taking trains back.”The crash has sparked severe delays and the train operator Renfe has said it will launch an investigation.
This story was originally published by The Sun and was reproduced with permission.
