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

University of Cambridge scientist among those who died in Spanish train crash
BBC World Sunday 01 November 2026, 17:05 UTC 1 min read
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Marta Shahbazi was an "inspiring, talented and passionate scientist", says the laboratory where she worked.

Marta Shahbazi was an "inspiring, talented and passionate scientist", says the laboratory where she worked.
University of Cambridge (ORG) Spanish (ORG) Marta Shahbazi (PERSON)
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