Barcelona firefighters have evacuated a train on the L1 between Clot and Glòries due to a fire in the tunnel. 136 people have been treated, 39 taken to hospitals. Service is expected to resume tomorrow morning.
A small fire in the tunnel of Line 1 of the Barcelona metro forced the evacuation of a train and interrupted service between the Clot and Glòries stations. The alert was received at 5:40 PM on Monday, according to the Barcelona City Council.
Barcelona firefighters mobilised 22 units, which worked together with the Urban Guard to evacuate passengers from the affected train. The fire, located in the tunnel, was quickly extinguished without spreading.
The Medical Emergency System (SEM) deployed 19 ambulances to assist those affected. So far, 136 users have been treated, of which 129 have minor injuries and 7, less serious ones. A total of 39 people have been transferred to various hospital centres in the city, all with a mild or less serious prognosis.
The Barcelona City Council has activated the Municipal Emergency Plan in alert phase. The Deputy Mayor, Maria Eugènia Gay, and the councillor for the Sant Martí District, David Escudé, have gone to the scene to supervise the tasks.
Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) has temporarily reorganised train circulation. The L1 service has been interrupted between the affected sectors, and trains are running between Plaça de Sants and Plaça Universitat on one side, and between Sagrera and Fondo on the other. The aim is to maintain connectivity in the unaffected sections while cleaning and inspecting the infrastructure.
TMB expects that the work will allow the complete service of the line to be restored by early tomorrow morning, provided that technical checks confirm it. The company has apologised to users for the inconvenience and thanked passengers for their cooperation during the evacuation.
The incident has caused delays and crowds at nearby stations, especially during the evening rush hour. Many users have opted for alternative public transport such as buses or other metro lines. The City Council recommends checking TMB's official channels for updates on the service status.
This is not the first time an incident in the L1 tunnel has caused interruptions. Two years ago, a small fire in an electrical panel forced the service to be cut for hours. On this occasion, the quick action of the firefighters has prevented greater damage and allowed the emergency to be contained in a short time.
Hospitals in the area, such as the Hospital de Sant Pau and the Hospital Clínic, have received several affected individuals, most for smoke inhalation or anxiety attacks. Health sources have confirmed that all those transferred are out of danger.
TMB has announced that an investigation will be conducted to determine the causes of the fire. For now, the hypothesis is a technical problem in the tunnel's electrical system, without ruling out other possibilities.
Users who need to travel tomorrow morning on the L1 should anticipate possible delays or alternative transport. TMB will provide timely updates through its website and social media.
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