https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cambridge-scientist-dies-in-spanish-train-crashContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cambridge-scientist-dies-in-spanish-train-crashhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cambridge-scientist-dies-in-spanish-train-crash#u174137Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:26:02 +0000Dr Marta Shahbazi, a 41-year-old University of Cambridge scientist, died in a Spanish train crash that claimed the lives of 69 people. Tributes poured in for the researcher, whom her laboratory described as an inspiring, talented, and passionate scientist. María José Alonso remembered her niece as the friendliest person you can imagine, calling her a light for everyone. The disaster has triggered significant fallout in Spain, with officials pointing to traffic control errors as the cause and Prime Minister Sánchez rethinking his reelection plans in the wake of the rail disaster.Why it mattersS