Sant Jordi Desvalls

Sant Jordi Desvalls is a location in the province of Girona, Spain. It gained recent news attention due to a train accident on the R11 Rodalies line. On Friday, March 28, 2026, a train collided with a tree that had fallen onto the tracks near Sant Jordi Desvalls. While there were no reported injuries among the approximately 150 passengers, the incident caused significant disruption to rail services. Emergency services, including firefighters and Protección Civil, were activated to assist in the evacuation of passengers and the removal of the tree. The FERROCAT prevention plan was also activated. The R11 line between Flaçà and Figueres was interrupted for approximately 15 hours before service was restored on Saturday morning. The incident highlights the vulnerability of rail infrastructure to weather-related events and the importance of emergency response protocols.