Overview
- The collision occurred around midday at kilometre 6.6 between Alumbres and La Esperanza on the Cartagena–Los Nietos line.
- The train remained on the tracks with broken windows and damage along one side, according to official accounts.
- Sixteen passengers were evacuated from the train and authorities arranged alternative transport.
- Adif suspended service on the route while the Guardia Civil and infrastructure managers probe how the crane entered the track area.
- Government sources report three minor injuries, though some media initially cited higher figures that have not been confirmed.