The Montcada i Reixac – Manresa station, which is the site of the accident, is approximately 7 miles or 12 kilometers from the city centre. About 155 people were injured and about 14 were taken to local medical centers, emergency services official Joan Carles Gomez told reporters.
He said the injuries were minor and not serious. Doctors were examining passengers to rule out any major injuries, he added. He said the train was moving slowly but standing passengers fell and were injured. A regional fire service spokesman said the moving train hit the stationary train from behind. The accident disrupted train traffic and one passenger said they were devastated by the screams of people.
common problem:
- Where did the train accident happen?
The Montcada i Reixac – Manresa station, which is the site of the accident, is approximately 7 miles or 12 kilometers from the city centre. - How did the accident happen?
One of the two trains was at the station when the accident happened. A moving train crashed into a stationary train from behind, injuring 155 people as it fell. - Were the passengers seriously injured?
An emergency services official said the injuries were minor and not serious.
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