Civil Guard

The Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) is a national gendarmerie force in Spain, with responsibilities including policing and investigations. They are currently newsworthy due to their involvement in the investigation of a major high-speed train crash that occurred near Córdoba, in southern Spain. This accident, described as Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade, resulted in at least 39 fatalities and numerous injuries. The Civil Guard is actively working to determine the cause of the crash, including searching for and analyzing a missing piece of the train's undercarriage (the 'bogie') that may provide crucial insights. Their role is significant in providing security, investigating the incident, and assisting in the aftermath of this tragic event.