Tourist Train Overturns in Spanish Town of Cártama
Seventeen people have been injured after the wagon of a tourist train overturned in the Spanish town of Cártama. The accident occurred just after 21:30 local time (20:30 BST) on Saturday evening, according to local authorities. The cause remains unknown.
Emergency teams attended to the injured at the scene, and four individuals were later evacuated to a nearby hospital, including three children. Local authorities confirmed that none of the victims suffered serious injuries.
The free train ride was part of an annual event called la Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel, which encourages people to visit different local businesses to sample their food and drink offerings. The road train was carrying around 30 passengers at the time of the incident.
Emergency Response and Social Media
Photos shared on social media show several people aboard the wagon while emergency services attend to a child sitting on the floor. The event, running from 10 to 14 June, provides a map highlighting several restaurants and bars across the city. The train stops along the route to drop passengers at the establishments.
Customers can collect stamps from trying different food and drinks and later be entered into a raffle for prizes. The accident happened while the train was turning at a crossing on Santo Cristo road, local authorities said, citing several calls to emergency services.
The train service has been suspended for the weekend while investigations are ongoing.
Location and Context
The town of Cártama, in southern Spain, is located just 17 km (10.6 miles) from the popular tourist destination of Málaga and a 44-minute drive to the wealthy resort town of Marbella.
