A fire in the metro catenary forces the evacuation of Glòries and El Clot stations

BarcelonaA fire on the catenary of Barcelona Metro's L1 line between Clot and Glòries stations has forced the evacuation of these two stations this Monday afternoon, as well as the Clot Rodalies station. Additionally, a train had to be evacuated and, for now, the metro is not stopping at Clot station, where L1 and L2 converge.

The Medical Emergency System (SEM) has sent 19 ambulances there and paramedics are assessing about 120 people, some being treated with oxygen masks for smoke inhalation. Others, however, have already been able to go home.

Among the people paramedics have already assessed, there are 58 with minor injuries and one in less serious condition. Three people have been transferred to the Hospital del Mar, and six more to the CUAP Sant Martí.

This incident, which broke out around 6 p.m., has led to more than a hundred calls to the 112 emergency number from citizens alerted to the fire. The Barcelona Fire Department has responded, and the fire has now been extinguished. The fire broke out shortly before six in the afternoon in the covering of the catenary and a train was evacuated.

Altered mobility

Both L1 and L2 are affected. The frequency of service has been affected, and L1 is not operating between Universitat and La Sagrera stations, the most central section of the route. Due to this incident, TMB has activated alternative buses to cover the affected section.

Several bus lines are also affected, such as H12, V25, 62, and 192, which are modifying their routes on Independència street with Meridiana avenue, near Glòries. Several stops in the area have also been cancelled.