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Fire breaks out at Escombreras refinery, now fully extinguishedNo injuries as Repsol tackles blaze in Cartagena outskirts, precautionary alerts lifted A fire at the Repsol refinery in Escombreras broke out yesterday but has now been fully extinguished with no injuries reported. The flames broke out just before.. 27/01/2026

Cartagena railway accident: Six people slightly injured after passenger train collides with craneThe accident caused a brief closure of the line while saftey checks were carried out, but authorities assure there is no further danger now A passenger train operated by FEVE, Spain’s narrow-gauge railway network, collided with a crane this.. 22/01/2026

Nearly 40 beaches, museums and walking routes across Murcia to become more accessibleMore than €1 million will be invested to improve access to some of the most important cultural, historic and natural sites across the region Winter in the Region of Murcia is a great time to get out and about. The weather is perfect for walking.. 14/01/2026

New bus routes in the Cartagena and Mar Menor areaThere are now buses connecting Cartagena, La Manga, Torre Pacheco and Los Alcázares THIS INFORMATION WAS PUBLISHED IN 2021!   The new bus system came into effect across the Region of Murcia on Friday December 3 and included in the.. 06/12/2021