In the early hours of Saturday night, after 21:30 local time, a red tourist train carried on its nightly route overturned in the town of Cártama, injuring 17 people, including three children, police confirmed.
The free rail service was part of the annual Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel, an event that encourages visitors to hop from tapas bar to tapas bar. Roughly 30 passengers were aboard when the wagon tipped while turning at a crossing on Santo Cristo road.
Emergency services were on scene within minutes, with four injured – one adult and three children – transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities said no serious injuries were reported.
The exact cause of the collapse remains unknown, with investigators examining track conditions, train dynamics and possible overspeeding. The train’s operations were suspended for the weekend pending the inquiry.
Cártama sits only 17 km from Málaga and 44 minutes from Marbella. The festival features a mapped route that drops participants at participating restaurants and bars, where they can collect stamps to enter a raffle. The incident highlights the delicate balance between festive tourism and safety.
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