The imprisonment of the Alvia train driver who derailed in Angrois has been suspended until the pardon request submitted to the Government is resolved.

The judge of Penal Court Number 2 of Santiago de Compostela, María Elena Fernández Currás, has suspended the prison sentence of Francisco José Garzón Amo, the driver of the Alvia train that derailed in Angrois. Garzón Amo had been sentenced to two years and six months in prison.

The execution of the sentence will remain on hold until a decision is reached regarding the pardon request that has been submitted to the government.