Cambridge scientist confirmed dead in Spanish train crash
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 1 Nov, 14:22 · Archive
Dr Marta Shahbazi, a Cambridge University scientist, has been confirmed dead in a train crash in Spain on 28 October that killed at least 69 people.
A train crash near Urda, south of Madrid, on 28 October killed at least 69 people and injured more than 100. Dr Marta Shahbazi, an affiliate associate professor at Cambridge University and group leader at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, was among those who died. She has been confirmed dead by the Spanish Centre for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases (CiMUS) institute.
Dr Shahbazi was travelling on one of the two trains involved in the collision. She was heading to a conference in El Rompido, Andalusia, where the Spanish Society for Developmental Biology was due to present her with an award for her contributions to the study of early human development. The society said in a social media post that she was one of two scientists travelling to its meeting when the crash occurred.
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology initially said it was 'deeply concerned' about her whereabouts following reports she had been on one of the trains. In a statement, the laboratory said it was in close contact with her family who were working with local authorities in Spain. CiMUS extended condolences to Dr Shahbazi's colleagues and collaborators, describing her as 'a brilliant young researcher'.
How it is being reported
- Cambridge professor confirmed dead after Spain train crashShe was reported missing following the crash earlier this weekCambridgeshire Live · 1 Nov, 11:27
- Cambridge scientist missing after Spanish train crashThe world-famous laboratory where Dr Shahbazi works says it is "deeply concerned".BBC Cambridgeshire · 1 Nov, 07:43
- Cambridge professor ‘missing’ after Spain train crashHer employer is 'deeply concerned' for her whereaboutsCambridgeshire Live · 31 Oct, 11:30
In this story: Dr Marta Shahbazi · Cambridge University · MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology · Spain · Urda · Madrid
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