Joan Mateu Parra

Joan Mateu Parra is a photographer working for the Associated Press (AP). He is newsworthy because his photographs have been featured in recent news articles covering two fatal train crashes in Spain that occurred on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. One crash involved a commuter train derailing near Gelida, outside of Barcelona, due to a collapsed retaining wall. The other was a train collision in Adamuz, southern Spain. Parra's photographs document the emergency response and aftermath of the Gelida train derailment, showing the scene of the crash and the ongoing rescue efforts. His work provides visual documentation of these significant events, contributing to the news coverage and public understanding of the tragedies.