At least four people killed and three hurt as train ploughs into group crossing the tracks near music festival in Spain

AT least four people have been killed and three others seriously injured after being hit by a train near Barcelona.

The victims are believed to have been in a group of revellers who were crossing the tracks after leaving a techno music festival.

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The tragedy happened just before 8.30pm between the stations of Parets del Valles and Granollers on a stretch of a railway line known as the R3 line.

Authorities in Spain tonight confirmed the death toll had risen from three to four.

Civil Protection workers relaying the information said: “The initial information was that the train had hit seven people who were crossing the tracks.

“The other three people have been taken to Barcelona’s Mollet Hospital.

“There were some 150 people on the train and none have needed medical assistance.”

Train services along part of the line were suspended.

A spokesman for the regional Mossos d’Esquadra police force said: “We are opening an investigation to find out the circumstances of this accident.”

The four people killed were described in local media as three men and a woman, all aged around 20.

Reports claimed they were leaving a techno music festival when they tried to cross the railway tracks at an unauthorised point.

Thousands had attended the Duro Techno Festival at the Montmeló racing circuit, known for hosting F1’s Spanish Grand Prix.

The event was a sell-out.

Catalan president Pere Aragones tweeted: “Absolutely appalled by the multiple train crash in Montmelo, a deadly tragedy that leaves us speechless.

“The emergency services continue to work and offer support to victims and relatives.

“The police forces are already investigating the causes of the accident.”