in-cyprus28 Oct 2026

At least 68 dead in Spain’s second major train crash this year

At least 68 people died when two Spanish high-speed trains collided on Wednesday, with rescuers scouring the wreckage for more bodies after Spain’s second deadly rail accident this year and Europe’s deadliest since 2013.

Spain’s transport minister said Wednesday’s crash south of Madrid occurred after a Renfe train was authorised to continue its journey despite there being an active red signal because of a stationary train on the track ahead....

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