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Second California student hurt in deadly Spain train crash ID’d
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Austin Hartman, a junior business administration major at Cal Poly, suffered severe traumatic injuries in the deadly train crash in Udra, Spain, including multiple fractures and extensive lacerations, requiring mechanical ventilation and multiple surgeries.
- Hartman is expected to remain in Spain for at least two months as he undergoes treatment and recovery following the crash that killed 69 people and injured many others.
- Another Cal Poly student, Leah Silver-Fajardo, also sustained serious injuries in the crash, including fractures and bruising, and both students’ families are raising funds for their medical expenses.
- Cal Poly is actively supporting the injured students and their families, coordinating with the US Embassy and study abroad partners, while reaching out to other students studying in Europe.
- The train collision, caused by a computer failure and human error, has deeply affected Spain, with the Prime Minister expressing national grief over the tragedy.
