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

Dr. Marta Shahbazi, a researcher from the University of Cambridge, tragically died in a train crash in Spain while en route to receive a scientific award. The collision occurred near Urda, resulting in 69 fatalities. Shahbazi was recognized for her significant contributions to cell biology and early human development, leading her own research group at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology. Her death has been described as a profound loss by her colleagues, who admired her dedication to balancing family and career. The incident marks one of the worst rail disasters in Europe, prompting three days of national mourning in Spain.