Catalonia

The Catalonia region in northeastern Spain has been plagued by a series of high-profile train accidents and incidents over recent days, resulting in significant loss of life and injury. The region is home to the high-speed rail network connecting Madrid and Barcelona, which was temporarily reduced speed limit after a fault was detected on the track. Two deadly collisions have occurred in as many days, killing at least 86 people and injuring dozens more. The incidents have raised concerns about safety measures and maintenance of the rail network. The region's largest train drivers' union has called for a three-day strike to demand improved safety protocols. The latest incident involved a commuter train derailing near Barcelona after a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks, killing one person and injuring several others.