Killer train smash in Barcelona

Madrid – A commuter train derailed outside the Spanish city of Barcelona early yesterday morning, killing one person and leaving 44 injured, emergency services said on Twitter.

A landslide triggered the crash between Terrassa and Manresa, a spokesperson for the train company, Renfe said. The train carried 131 people.

The north of Spain has suffered heavy rains in the last few days causing flooding and landslides.