Gélida

Gélida is a location in the province of Barcelona, Spain, that is the site of a railway accident. It is newsworthy because the Spanish Senate, with a majority held by the PP party, is launching an investigation into this accident, along with another in Adamuz (Córdoba). The investigation aims to examine the circumstances surrounding the accidents, which collectively resulted in 47 fatalities in January. As part of this investigation, the Senate plans to summon José Luis Ábalos, Raquel Sánchez, and Óscar Puente, the three most recent Ministers of Transport, to testify. The inquiry seeks to determine potential governmental responsibility or negligence related to the railway incidents. The ongoing investigation highlights concerns about railway safety and accountability within the Ministry of Transport.