Tributes paid to ‘inspiring’ University of Cambridge scientist who died in Spanish train crash
The Guardian World's headline. Reported by The Guardian World, Sky News, Euronews.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Sky News, a University of Cambridge professor was named as one of the 69 people killed in a high-speed train crash in Spain. Euronews reported that Marta Shahbazi was on her way to collect the 2026 José Luis Gómez-Skarmeta prize for her contributions to the study of early human development. The Guardian reported that tributes had been paid to Dr Marta Shahbazi, described as an inspiring scientist, who was travelling to a conference to receive an award in developmental biology. The Guardian said the collision took place on Wednesday and killed at least 69 people. The sources agree on the core facts, and the story is developing.
Key points
- Sky News said a University of Cambridge professor was named among the 69 people killed in the Spain train crash.
- Euronews identified the scientist as Marta Shahbazi, who was on her way to collect a 2026 prize.
- The Guardian said Dr Marta Shahbazi was travelling to a conference to receive an award in developmental biology.
- The Guardian reported that the collision killed at least 69 people and took place on Wednesday.
What we know
- Sky News reported that a University of Cambridge professor was among the 69 people killed in the Spain train crash.
- Euronews named the scientist as Marta Shahbazi, travelling to collect the 2026 José Luis Gómez-Skarmeta prize.
- The Guardian reported that tributes had been paid to Dr Marta Shahbazi, described as inspiring.
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Tributes paid to ‘inspiring’ University of Cambridge scientist who died in Spanish train crash. According to Sky News, a University of Cambridge professor was named as one of the 69 people killed in a high-speed train crash in Spain. Euronews reported that Marta Shahbazi was on her way to collect the 2026 José Luis Gómez-Skarmeta prize for her contributions to the study of early human development. The Guardian reported that tributes had been paid to Dr Marta Shahbazi, described as an inspiring scientist, who was travelling to a conference to receive an award in developmental biology. The Guardian said the collision took place on Wednesday and killed at least 69 people. The sources agree on the core facts, and the story is developing. Covered by 3 publications. The Guardian World: Tributes paid to ‘inspiring’ University of Cambridge scientist who died in Spanish train crash. Sky News: University of Cambridge scientist died in Spain train crash. Euronews: University of Cambridge scientist among victims of deadly Spain train crash.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Tributes paid to ‘inspiring’ University of Cambridge scientist who died in Spanish train crash Dr Marta Shahbazi was travelling to a conference to receive an award for scientific excellence in developmental biology An “inspiring” University of Cambridge scientist died in the Spanish train collision on Wednesday which killed at least 69 people. Dr Marta Shahbazi , an affiliate associate profes 2 h ago · Tier 2
- Sky News United Kingdom University of Cambridge scientist died in Spain train crash A University of Cambridge professor has been named as one of the 69 people killed in the deadly high-speed train crash in Spain. 4 h ago · Tier 3
- Euronews France University of Cambridge scientist among victims of deadly Spain train crash Marta Shahbazi had been on her way to collect the 2026 José Luis Gómez-Skarmeta prize for her "outstanding contributions to the study of the early stages of human development." 1 h ago · Tier 3
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