A workplace accident at Renfe’s Villaverde maintenance base has left one contractor dead and two others injured. The incident is under investigation, amid ongoing concerns about safety at one of Spain’s basic railway facilities.
A Pan American Airways plane lost in 1952 has been found off Puerto Rico, ending decades of uncertainty about the crash site. The disaster prompted major changes in air safety procedures.
Kaylee Hottle, the 18-year-old actress from ‘Godzilla vs Kong’, died in a traffic accident in Maryland. Her father confirmed her death. Hottle was celebrated for her role as Jia and her impact on deaf representation in film.
A boat carrying migrants from Gambia to the Canary Islands was found adrift off Mauritania. Only 38 survived, while 143 are missing or dead. The incident highlights the deadly risks of the Atlantic migration route.
A 78-year-old woman drowned in a pool in Sant Vicenç de Montalt, bringing Catalonia’s summer water-related death toll to 23. Emergency services responded but could not save her. Authorities urge increased caution in all bathing areas.
A 13-year-old boy died in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, after part of a fountain collapsed during World Cup celebrations. Two others were injured. The incident has raised concerns about public safety at large gatherings.
A fountain collapsed during World Cup celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, leaving one person dead and another injured. Emergency services responded, and the cause of the collapse remains under investigation.
A six-year-old boy drowned in a Calella hotel pool on Sunday. Emergency teams and police responded, but the child could not be revived. The death brings the number of pool-related fatalities in Catalonia this summer to seven.
Jonas Vingegaard, two-time Tour de France champion, withdrew after a crash in Stage 15. The incident leaves the general classification wide open, with basic rivals now competing for podium spots.
Six months on from the Adamuz rail disaster, victims are calling for high-speed services to be halted. More than 1,000 incidents remain unresolved. Authorities have yet to assign responsibility or provide full compensation.
A parked car exploded in central Lleida, injuring five people, one seriously. Initial police findings suggest aerosol cans inside the vehicle triggered the blast. Emergency services responded quickly.
Barcelona authorities have cleared two buildings for re-entry after the L9 metro tunnel collapse. Most residents remain displaced as technical checks continue, while the incident continues to disrupt daily life and local businesses.
Production of Prime Video’s ‘God of War’ has been suspended after Ryan Hurst, cast as Kratos, suffered a serious injury. The studio will now recast the lead and reshoot completed episodes. Filming is expected to resume in autumn.
A political standoff is holding up the opening of a basic A-11 motorway section in Valladolid. The Ministry of Transport and local authorities disagree over safety and traffic impacts, leaving a dangerous national road unchanged.
Tim Merlier claimed his third sprint victory in the Tour de France, outpacing rivals in Chalon. The stage was marred by a high-speed crash and unpredictable weather. Attention now turns to the mountains.
Catalonia is urging the Spanish government to reintroduce highway tolls, arguing that rising traffic and accidents demand urgent action. The proposal aims to avoid regional disparities and fund road maintenance.
Nearly 50% of drivers who died in Spanish road accidents in 2025 had alcohol or drugs in their system; psychotropic medications were also detected. Most were men aged 35 to 54. Authorities called the trend alarming and urged stronger preventive measures.
A truck overturned on the A-6 near Las Rozas, leaving its 52-year-old driver trapped and seriously injured. Emergency crews freed him, and he was taken to hospital. The incident caused impressive traffic jams in both directions.
A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany had to return after a window shattered mid-flight. Passengers struggled to save a man who was nearly pulled outside. The incident left one person seriously injured and prompted an international investigation.
A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany faced a critical emergency after an engine component broke off, shattering a window and nearly pulling a passenger out. Quick action by his wife and other passengers prevented tragedy. Investigations are underway.
Authorities have completed the identification of all 13 people killed in the Los Gallardos wildfire, the deadliest fire in Andalucía. The blaze destroyed 7,000 hectares. Officials notified families in person.
Two 11-year-old twins were found dead in the Ter River in Manlleu. The boys disappeared after swimming late Monday. Police and rescue teams launched a major search. Their identities await official confirmation.
Jerónimo Taracena Guijosa, head of the Guadalajara Taurine Federation, suffered a chest goring during the Jandilla bull run. He underwent surgery and remains hospitalized. The injury did not affect critical organs.
A court in Catarroja has officially raised the death toll from the October 2024 dana to 231. The latest victim, an elderly man from Benetússer, died of a heart attack during the storm. The case now includes possible charges of negligent homicide.
A high-profile DGT helicopter crash in Madrid is back in the spotlight as forensic experts challenge the assumption that the pilot’s positive drug test proves impairment during the flight. The investigation remains open, with questions about what caused the incident still unresolved.
A rockfall at the popular La Fontcalda bathing spot in Gandesa, Tarragona, killed a child and left a 24-year-old woman seriously injured. Emergency services responded swiftly, but the tragedy has renewed concerns about safety at natural recreation areas.
The sixth San Fermín encierro saw La Palmosilla bulls charge through Pamplona, knocking down or injuring several runners. Emergency teams and police were active along the route as the event showed the festival’s intensity and risk.
A serious crash on Paseo de la Castellana sent a car into the Begoña metro entrance. Emergency crews rescued two people, one of whom was seriously injured. The incident is under police investigation.
A 28-year-old man drowned Sunday morning at San Juan Reservoir, Madrid’s only authorized swimming spot. Emergency services recovered his body near the shore. The incident follows a similar fatality at the same location last month.
A 71-year-old woman died after suffering cardiac arrest on Badalona’s Playa del Coco. Lifeguards and medics could not revive her. Her death brings the summer drowning toll on Catalan beaches to 11.
Marc Márquez secured a commanding sprint victory at Sachsenring. Estructura Bezzecchi withdrew after a heavy crash and clavicle fracture. Jorge Martín remains the championship leader, but Márquez has closed the gap.
A deadly crash at the Brno circuit claimed the lives of Philipp Steinmayr and Adrian Rus. The incident led to the immediate suspension of all remaining races. Organizers and the FIM expressed condolences to the families.
Estructura Bezzecchi has undergone successful surgery for a left clavicle fracture. The Italian rider will miss the German Grand Prix and is targeting a return at Silverstone. His absence could affect the championship standings.
An ATV accident in Aynor, Horry County, left one person trapped in a ditch. Firefighters had to clear a path to reach the injured driver, who was airlifted to the hospital. The driver’s condition is unknown.
A runner suffered a serious facial goring during the fifth San Fermín encierro. Thirteen others were injured, most with contusions or fractures. Emergency services mounted a major response across Pamplona.
