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Spain's train crash kills 69 people: What exactly happened?

Published October 29, 2026 8:53 am • Updated October 29, 2026 8:53 am •
Spain's train crash kills 69 people: What exactly happened?
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In Spain, the deadly train accident that killed 69 people and injured scores has once again brought national railway safety under the spotlight. Spain’s transport minister reported an "error" and "inexplicable circumstances" that led to one of Europe's deadliest train disasters this century.

In Spain, the deadly train accident that killed 69 people and injured scores has once again brought national railway safety under the spotlight. Spain’s transport minister reported an "error" and "inexplicable circumstances" that led to one of Europe's deadliest train disasters this century.

Source: France 24 — Original report ↗

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Original source: France 24 ↗