Spain’s transport minister quits after Urda crash and leaves election race
The response includes a €30 million aid package and new rules for trains when signalling fails, while investigators have yet to establish the collision’s direct cause.
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Fatal high-speed train collision near Urda, Spain
Renfe and Iryo high-speed trains collided near Urda in Toledo province on October 28. Reports put the death toll at between 30 and 68, with the latest source reporting at least 68; the cause remains under investigation.
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Spain transport minister rejects resignation calls after Urda crash kills at least 69
Spain’s transport minister, Óscar Puente, has rejected calls to resign after the Urda train crash killed at least 69 people and reopened scrutiny of the country’s high-speed rail safety. Authorities have identified five…
Spain says Toledo train crash toll may rise above 70
Spain's Castilla-La Mancha leader says the Toledo train crash death toll remains at 69, but could climb above 70 as investigators identify partial remains. The update comes as recordings point to control-centre…
