Three females and a kid have actually been eliminated after their cars and truck was struck by a high-speed train on a level crossing in Spain.
Local reports stated the 4 victims might be members of the very same household.
The crash took place around 5.15pm this afternoon by a train station in Novelda near Alicante on the Costa Blanca.
The Intercity train that struck the lorry was taking a trip from Barcelona to Lorca near Murcia in south-east Spain.
None of the travelers on the train were injured in the smash, although one lady on board was dealt with for an anxiety attack.
Novelda mayor Fran Martinez went to the scene of the catastrophe as quickly as he was informed the victims might be from Petrer, a ten-minute drive away.
The 4 individuals are believed to have actually been eliminated passed away quickly and photos revealed their greatly mangled cars and truck.
Four coaches have actually been mobilised to take the train travelers to their last locations as examinations on the website continue.
Initial reports stated the victims might have driven through a closed barrier on the level crossing prior to being struck.
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