Cambridge scientist dies in Spain train crash
University of Cambridge developmental biologist Marta Shahbazi died in the Spanish train collision that killed at least 69 people, the Guardian and BBC reported. The 41-year-old was travelling to a conference to receive an award for scientific excellence. Her laboratory described her as an inspiring, talented and passionate scientist.
Why it matters
Her death brings the consequences of the Spanish disaster directly to a leading British research community.
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Part of the November 2, 2026 brief.