Emergency services say 83 injured, 7 seriously, in bus crash near Barcelona
A bus carrying passengers veered off a road and fell down a 20-metre embankment near Barcelona, Spain, resulting in 83 injuries. Emergency services, including medical helicopters and mountain rescue teams, were deployed to the scene to treat the victims and search for potential additional casualties.
Why it matters
This incident highlights significant public safety concerns regarding transport infrastructure and emergency response capabilities in mountainous regions. It serves as a reminder of the risks associated with travel on narrow, winding roads.
Emergency services say 83 injured, 7 seriously, in bus crash near Barcelona Spanish news agency EFE said the bus had veered off a narrow, winding road and fallen down a 20-metre (65-foot) embankment Madrid A bus crash in the Barcelona area of Spain injured more than 80 people, local emergency services said on Sunday (October 25, 2026). The Catalan medical emergency services said 83 people were injured, including seven people seriously, 18 less seriously and 58 with minor injuries, in the crash in Fogars de Monclús near Barcelona.
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