The circulation of trains on the Rodalies R3 line has been cut off between the stations of Manlleu (Barcelona) and Ripoll (Girona) since 07:00 this Tuesday due to the fall of a tree, which has impacted the cabin of an empty train. cause injuries.
As reported by Renfe, the incident occurred near Torelló (Barcelona) and did not cause any injuries among the 31 people traveling on the train, which was due to arrive in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona) at 8:50 a.m.
The catenary has cushioned the fall of the tree and has prevented it from completely falling onto the track, although it has slightly impacted, without causing major damage, the train cabin. As a result of the incident, there has been a lack of tension on the line, which has been cut off to circulation.
The causes that caused the tree to fall are unknown at the moment, and Civil Protection has activated the pre-alert of the Ferrocat railway accident emergency plan. Renfe is managing an alternative coach service to transport affected passengers.
