Survivors say Spain’s second deadly train crash in 10 months happened in a split-second.
A Renfe train collided with an Iryo train near Urda, injuring dozens and triggering a local emergency response.
OriginalSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityPublished00:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityPublished00:30 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“At least 68 people dead in Spain’s second major train crash this year”
At least 68 dead after Spanish high-speed train collided with stationary train.
Key points
- At least 68 people died when a high-speed Renfe train slammed into a stationary train.
- The crash occurred in URDA, Spain, marking the country’s second fatal rail crash this year.
- Transport officials cited an active red signal and a stationary train ahead as contributing factors.
- Red signal was reportedly issued due to a computer communications failure, later restarted by decision.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared national mourning for the tragedy.
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5 5 Survivors say Spain’s second deadly train crash in 10 months happened in a split-second.
A Renfe train collided with an Iryo train near Urda, injuring dozens and triggering a local emergency response.