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R3 Rodalies Train Derails After Low-Speed Collision With Truck

Replacement buses under Ferrocat protocols will serve commuters pending Adif infrastructure inspections.

Choque entre un camión y un tren de la línea R3 de Rodalies en Osona. 15/07/2025.
Cortada la R3 por el choque de un tren con un camión al paso de vías entre Sant Miquel de Balenyà y Hostalets, sin heridos
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Overview

  • The collision happened around 8:14 a.m. at a level crossing between Sant Miquel de Balenyà and Els Hostalets de Balenyà, causing the train to derail.
  • R3 service is suspended between Vic and Centelles, with no reopening expected before Wednesday.
  • All 40 passengers were evacuated on foot to the nearest station and no injuries have been reported.
  • Bombers de la Generalitat deployed eight units and Protecció Civil activated the Ferrocat emergency plan to coordinate the response.
  • Adif teams are inspecting the damaged track and overhead lines to determine when the line can safely resume operations.