A major bus collision in Barcelona has resulted in dozens of injuries, with four people reported to be in critical condition. The incident occurred on Avinguda Diagonal, one of Barcelona's busiest and most prominent avenues.
According to initial reports, one of the buses was parked and picking up passengers when it was struck from behind by the other bus. The parked bus was reportedly carrying tourists, including passengers from a British cruise ship.
Details of the Incident
The impact of the collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, trapping at least one person inside one of the buses. Emergency services, including paramedics and firefighters, quickly arrived at the scene to provide medical assistance and extricate the trapped individual. Thirty-four people were reported injured.
The extent of the injuries ranged from minor to critical, with four individuals requiring immediate and intensive medical care. They were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the collision.
Pastry School News: Saray Ruiz Speaks Out
In other news from Barcelona, Saray Ruiz, the first woman to lead the Pastry School of the Barcelona Guild in 50 years, has been discussing gender disparity in pastry competitions. She notes that while men have historically won more contests, this is largely due to lower participation rates among women.
Ruiz emphasized the increasing number and rising quality of female students at the Pastry School. "Men win more pastry competitions, but because women do not participate," she stated, highlighting the changing landscape of the pastry world in Barcelona. More and more female students are excelling in the field.
The investigation into the bus collision is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available. Our thoughts are with those injured and their families.
The contrast between the bus crash and Saray Ruiz's perspective highlights the diverse stories emerging from Barcelona today.