Overview

• At around 8:14 AM on July 15, a Rodalies R3 train derailed after colliding at low speed with a truck on a level crossing between Sant Miquel de Balenyà and Els Hostalets de Balenyà.
• No injuries were reported among the 40 passengers or the truck driver, and Bombers de la Generalitat firefighters escorted travelers on foot to the nearest station.
• Protecció Civil activated the Ferrocat emergency plan and Renfe provided a replacement bus service between Vic and Centelles throughout Tuesday.
• A specialized crane removed the derailed train on Tuesday evening while Adif engineers conducted thorough inspections of the track and signaling systems.
• Early Wednesday, Renfe and Adif ended the bus substitution and fully restored R3 train operations once safety protocols were verified.