A tourist train has overturned at a tapas festival in Cártama, Spain, injuring 17 people, local emergency services confirm. The incident occurred at around 8 p.m.
local time when a novelty train, popular among tourists, tipped over on a narrow street packed with festivalgoers. Witnesses describe scenes of chaos as the vehicle, designed to carry passengers through the town's historic centre, toppled onto its side, trapping some underneath. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, with medics treating 17 individuals for injuries ranging from minor cuts to fractures.
Five victims were transported to nearby hospitals, though none are believed to be in critical condition. The cause of the overturn remains under investigation, but initial reports suggest a mechanical failure or uneven road surface may have been factors. Authorities have cordoned off the area and are interviewing witnesses.
Cártama's annual tapas festival, which draws thousands, has been suspended pending further inquiry. Questions are already being raised about the safety regulations governing such tourist attractions, particularly during large public events. This is a developing story.
