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Drunk driver crash on the Soller train: Why a safety gap remains

What went wrong at the Son Hugo train crossing in Palma?

A minibus hit the Sóller train near Son Hugo in Palma, damaging infrastructure and renewing safety concerns.

Published: April 23, 2026
Drunk driver crash on the Soller train: Why a safety gap remains

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What happened in the train crash near Son Hugo in Palma?

A minibus crossed onto the tracks near Avinguda Tomàs Villanueva i Cortès and Camí de Son Hugo and collided with the historic Sóller train. The impact damaged the train and nearby traffic lights, but no serious injuries were reported. The incident raised fresh concerns about safety where road traffic and rail lines run very close together in Palma.

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