University of Cambridge scientist among those who died in Spanish train crash

According to BBC News, Dr. Marta Shahbazi, an award-winning researcher at the University of Cambridge, was among the 69 people killed in a major train collision near Urda, Spain. Dr. Shahbazi was traveling to an awards ceremony in Andalusia to receive recognition from the Spanish Society for Developmental Biology for her contributions to human embryo and cell biology research when the high-speed Renfe train she was on struck a stationary Iryo train.

Colleagues at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) and the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute expressed deep shock at the loss of the principal investigator. They praised her for her pioneering scientific work and her role as a dedicated mother who served as an inspiration to others balancing family life with a scientific career. Prior to her position in Cambridge, Dr. Shahbazi earned her PhD at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre.

The disaster, which involved over 540 passengers, is considered one of the most severe rail incidents in recent European history and the deadliest in Spain since 2013. In response to the tragedy, the Spanish government has initiated three days of national mourning.

Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5ynzvkn1d8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss