AT least four people have been killed and three others seriously injured after being hit by a train near Barcelona.

       The victims, three women and a man between the ages of 19 and 22, are believed to have been crossing the tracks after leaving a techno music festival yesterday.

       2

       Seven people were hit by a train on tracks near Barcelona Credit: EPA 2

       The group had reportedly been at the Duro Techno Festival at Montmeló racing circuit

       The tragedy happened just before 8.30pm between the stations of Parets del Valles and Granollers on a stretch of a railway line known as the R3 line.

       Local mayor Pere Rodriguez said the young revellers, two women aged 22, another aged 19 and a man aged 21, wanted to take a "shortcut" from the festival when they died.

       "Our understanding is the group wanted to take a short cut using a place that wasn’t signposted or lit up.

       “We believe they didn’t really know where they were going, with the bad luck that the train arrived as they were crossing the tracks and hit them.

       read more world news

       KISS SHAME Spain FA chief Rubiales QUITS over World Cup kiss row during Piers interview

       GLIDER DEATH Brit pilot dies in glider crash after smashing into tree while landing

       "Although the railway line near to where they crossed is fenced off, the exact spot they went across the tracks is believed to have no fencing around it.”

       Locals said the area where the horror accident unfolded is often used by people trying to get to the Montmelo circuit for racing or other events.

       It is believed the victims are Spanish, although cops have yet to officially confirm.

       An investigation into the accident is ongoing and police are informing their families.

       Most read in The Sun

       sleazyjet Lad caught joining Mile High Club on easyJet had met girl at airport, mum reveals

       LOST TALENT Britain's Got Talent legend passes away after cancer battle

       TAKEN TOO SOON BBC star, 35, dies after brain cancer battle following birth of her daughter

       POCH SHOCK Chelsea announce 25-man Premier League squad with ￡100k-a-week flop axed

       Authorities in Spain last night confirmed the death toll had risen from three to four following the tragic accident.

       Civil Protection workers said: “The initial information was that the train had hit seven people who were crossing the tracks.

       “The other three people have been taken to Barcelona’s Mollet Hospital.

       “There were some 150 people on the train and none have needed medical assistance.”

       Train services along part of the line were suspended.

       A spokesman for the regional Mossos d’Esquadra police force said: “We are opening an investigation to find out the circumstances of this accident.”

       The four people killed were yesterday described in local media as three men and a woman, all aged around 20.

       Reports claimed they were leaving a techno music festival when they tried to cross the railway tracks at an unauthorised point.

       Thousands had attended the Duro Techno Festival at the Montmeló racing circuit, known for hosting F1's Spanish Grand Prix.

       The event was a sell-out.

       Catalan president Pere Aragones tweeted: “Absolutely appalled by the multiple train crash in Montmelo, a deadly tragedy that leaves us speechless.

       READ MORE SUN STORIES

       'really wrong' Stacey Solomon forced to issue warning over baby snacks as fans spot danger

       CHICKEN WINNER US fast-food chain to open restaurants after disappearing off high street

       “The emergency services continue to work and offer support to victims and relatives.

       “The police forces are already investigating the causes of the accident.”