The deceased victim, aged 27 and originally from Seville, was in Barcelona completing his training to become a driver for Renfe. The accident occurred on the stretch between Gelida and Sant Sadurní d'Anoia when the first carriages violently impacted the remains of a retaining wall that had collapsed onto the track.
In addition to the death of Fernando Huerta, who was in the cabin with three other trainee workers and the main driver, the incident resulted in 41 injuries. Of these, five are reported to be in serious condition and six in less serious condition. The Firefighters had to carry out extrication tasks to free one person trapped among the wreckage of the train.
“"I deeply regret the death of one of the trainee drivers in the R4 train accident. I would like to express my condolences to his family. We also wish a speedy recovery to the injured people."
A judge in Vilafranca has opened an investigation to determine the exact causes of the wall collapse and the subsequent accident. The Mossos d'Esquadra continue with the investigative work. The news generated a wave of condolences, including messages from the Minister of the Interior, Núria Parlon, and the Mayor of Seville, the young man's hometown.
