Bus plunges 20 metres after car collision near Barcelona, seven seriously injured

What happened

A bus collided with a car on the BV-5114 road near Fogars de Montclús, in the Montseny natural park north of Barcelona, on the afternoon of Sunday, 25 October 2026. After the impact the bus went over an embankment and fell about 20 metres, coming to rest on an area of stones where access is very difficult. The vehicle was a shuttle running between Fogars de Montclús and the village of Santa Fe de Montseny, with stops in between. Authorities could not say how many people were on board, since the bus has 65 seated places. The road was still closed at 21.00 between kilometre points 3 and 25, from Fogars de Montclús to Arbúcies.

Casualty figures

The count changed several times during the afternoon and evening. Europa Press reported that at least 20 people were seriously injured, according to the SEM emergency service. ANSA and Adnkronos, citing Spanish media, reported at least 40 to 41 injured, half of them seriously. Later reports citing the SEM put the total at about 80 injured, four seriously and 18 moderately. In the most recent statement in the sources, Olga Pané said seven people were seriously injured, 18 less seriously and 58 mildly. She said a fatality among people not yet located could not be ruled out, although she considered it unlikely.

Rescue operation

Pané and the Bombers chief inspector Santi Lleonart spoke from the restaurant La Font de Cal Guardià, which serves as the control centre. Lleonart said the firefighters' inspections so far had been superficial and had not reached the side of the bus resting on stones. More than 60 firefighters remained in the area overnight, searching with drones and on foot within a 30-metre radius of the bus, according to Protecció Civil. Lleonart hoped to confirm the situation on Monday, 26 October, in the morning. Protecció Civil and the Servei Català de Trànsit reported that the Procicat plan had been activated in pre-alert, and the 112 emergency line logged 25 calls linked to the accident. ANSA reported that a safety committee had been set up to coordinate the rescue.

Official reactions

Salvador Illa, president of the Generalitat, said in a post on X that he was in permanent contact with councillors Núria Parlon and Olga Pané to follow developments.

I am in permanent contact with councillors Núria Parlon and Olga Pané to find out how the situation is developing.

In a separate statement reported by German media, Illa said he was following the crash with great concern and thanked the rescue teams for their work.

My full support goes to the people affected, and I thank the rescue services for their work.

Open questions

Firefighters said many passengers had managed to climb back up to the road on their own. The cause of the collision has not been established, and the number of people on board is still unknown.