More than 130 people were injured in a fire at the Barcelona metro
More than 130 people were injured in a fire at the Barcelona metro.
Consensus
- A fire occurred on the L1 metro line in Barcelona on July 27.
- The fire caused heavy smoke and led to the evacuation of passengers from stations Clot and Glories.
- Over 130 people were injured as a result of the incident.
- Most victims suffered from smoke inhalation or mild injuries.
- Thirty-nine people were hospitalized with light to moderate injuries.
- Emergency services, including 22 fire units and 19 medical teams, responded to the scene.
- The fire was extinguished, and the tunnel was cleared of smoke.
- Train operations on the central section of line L1 were suspended or restricted.
- Station Clot remained closed for transfers.
- The preliminary cause is believed to be a collapse and subsequent ignition of tunnel lining elements.
Points of divergence
- The fire occurred after the collapse of tunnel lining, with damage reported to a radiating cable and low-voltage line. The incident happened at approximately 17:39 local time (18:39 MSK). — vedomosti
- The fire was extinguished in the train car, with evacuation conducted early in the morning. — vedomosti
- Passengers used flashlights to navigate due to thick smoke. — meduza
- Passengers had to walk about 200 meters through tunnels after opening emergency doors themselves. — vm
- Passengers were forced to open emergency doors and walk approximately 200 meters along tracks to reach the platform. — kommersant
Coverage (8 sources)
- Fire in Barcelona Metro; About 140 People Injured — Meduza
- The cause of the fire in Barcelona's metro was a collapse of cladding — Ведомости
- 136 people injured in Barcelona metro fire — Ведомости
- More than 130 people injured in Barcelona metro fire — Вечерняя Москва
- Over 130 people injured in Barcelona metro fire — РИАМО
- Over 130 people injured in Barcelona metro fire, local fire service reports — ТАСС (Telegram)
- More than 130 people injured in Barcelona metro fire — Коммерсантъ
- More than 130 people injured in Barcelona metro fire — Москва 24