Train Derails in Northern Spain, At Least Three Dead

A train en route from Vigo (Spain) to Valença do Minho (Portugal) derailed in Galicia, in northern Spain, local media reports.

At least three people have died and several were injured, a spokesman for the local emergency services said as cited by Reuters.

Accidente de tren de pasaxeiros agora no Porriño, Pontevedra. Espero que non haxa nada que lamentar. @Renfe pic.twitter.com/UqXrJepWos

— Anxo Fdez Saborido (@anxo_saborido) September 9, 2016

The accident occurred at 9:30 am local time near the station, according to the police.

At least 2 people are dead and others injured after train derailed in O Porriño in #Galicia in northern #Spain pic.twitter.com/ygwnNh2GkJ

— Gustavo Gomez (@Gomez15000) September 9, 2016

Emergency health services are working at the scene.

🔴 Primeiras imaxes do accidente de tren no Porriño. Hai feridos. pic.twitter.com/SKikiiX8pg

— Galicia por Diante (@GxDRadioGalega) September 9, 2016