17 Injured as Tourist Train Overturns During Cártama Tapas Festival

Sun Jun 14 2026 15:49:37 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A small tourist train overturned in Cártama after 21:30 BST, injuring 17 people but no serious injuries reported. The accident halted the free train service that was part of the annual tapas route.

A small red tourist train overturned in the Spanish town of Cártama after 21:30 local time, leaving 17 people injured, though none suffered serious injuries. Emergency teams attended the scene and later evacuated four people, including three children, to a nearby hospital. The wagon was carrying about 30 passengers and had been turning at a crossing on Santo Cristo road when it tipped over. The train had been part of the free tour offered by the annual "Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel" event, which encourages visitors to sample local food and drink. Service has been suspended for the weekend while investigations are underway.

17 Injured as Tourist Train Overturns During Cártama Tapas Festival

A small red tourist train tipped over on Santo Cristo road in the southern Spanish town of Cártama after 21:30 local time, leaving 17 people injured. The accident was part of the free train service that is a feature of the annual "Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel" event.

The wagon was carrying about 30 passengers when it overturned while turning at a traffic crossing. Emergency crews reached the scene quickly and treated the injured; four were later taken to a nearby hospital, including three children. None of the victims suffered serious injuries according to local authorities.

The incident occurred a few minutes into the event, which runs from 10 to 14 June and encourages guests to visit local restaurants and bars for free tastings and a chance to win prizes through a stamp‑raffle scheme. The train’s map route has been paused and the service is suspended for the remainder of the weekend while investigations continue.

Cártama lies only 17 kilometres from Málaga and is a short drive away from the luxury resort town of Marbella, making it a popular stop for visitors touring the Costa del Sol.