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Spain train crash
69 killed, over 100 injured in Spain train crash.
Updated 12:37 UTC, 30 October 2026 · 56 reports from 15 outlets · 28 confirmed · 191 one-source
Top reportSpain train crash impact speed up to 200 km/h, report suggests

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New claim The PP is at 31.5 percent
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New claim The Socialists are at 26.7 percent
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New claim 750,000 undecided left-wing voters
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Ghost edit Al Jazeera edited "Rescue teams search wreckage for survivors after train crash in Spain": Death toll changed from 74 to at least 69.
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New claim Protests are planned in France and Italy
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New claim The crash could sap Sánchez’s momentum
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New claim 69 people were killed in the train crash
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Where it stands 69 killed, over 100 injured in Spain train crash.
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New claim The Spanish people need answers
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Where it stands Train crash kills 69, injures over 100 in Spain.
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New claim At least 68 dead nine months on
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Ghost edit BBC World News edited "Spain train crash: Young athlete and former minister among victims": 1 sentence rewritten
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Where it stands 68+ people die, 100+ injured, in Spain train crash.
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New claim 50 injured people remain hospitalized
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New claim 69 people died in the crash
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Ghost edit The Guardian World edited "Spain begins mourning period as search continues for train crash victims": Quote and strike details changed, added Diego Martín and Semaf.
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Where it stands Train crash kills 68, injures over 100 in Spain.
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New claim The crash occurred at 8:53 a.m.
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New claim At least 64 people have been killed
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New claim Sanchez: Today all of Spain is grieving
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Ghost edit The Guardian World edited "How did the Spain train crash happen and what will investigators be asking?": Death toll changed from 46 to 40, added mention of German-designed train control system and Iryo CEO.
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Where it stands Trains crash in Spain, killing 68, injuring over 100, suspending rail services.
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New claim Julieta Gallego had a best jump of 5.9m
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New claim Julieta Gallego was 24 years old
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Where it stands Trains crash in Spain, killing 68, injuring 179, suspending rail services.
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Where it stands Train crash kills 68, injures 179, suspends rail services.
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Where they part Russia foregrounds protesters' actions, Asia centres investigation.
Russian state media
TASSState mediaRTState media
Russian state media centres protesters' actions and words, using terms like 'fury erupts' and 'murderers and traitors', and foregrounds the political crisis in Spain, with TASS and RT focusing on the rising death toll and demonstrations.
Asian media
CGTNState mediaSouth China Morning PostPrivate
Asian media centres the investigation and aftermath of the crash, using terms like 'high-speed train disaster' and 'rail security', and foregrounds the actions of investigators and officials, such as documenting a 'failure of the line's LZB automatic train protection and supervision system'.
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Russian state media
TASSState mediaRTState media
Russian state media centres protesters' actions and words, using terms like 'fury erupts' and 'murderers and traitors', and foregrounds the political crisis in Spain, with TASS and RT focusing on the rising death toll and demonstrations.
Asian media
CGTNState mediaSouth China Morning PostPrivate
Asian media centres the investigation and aftermath of the crash, using terms like 'high-speed train disaster' and 'rail security', and foregrounds the actions of investigators and officials, such as documenting a 'failure of the line's LZB automatic train protection and supervision system'.
European media
The GuardianNon-profitBBCPublic broadcasterFrance 24Public broadcasterFinancial TimesPrivateEuronewsPrivate
European media centres the investigation into the crash and its impact on Spain's snap election, using terms like 'deadly train crash' and 'absurdity' to describe the incident, and it foregrounds the actions and words of Spanish officials and investigators.
US media
The New York TimesPrivateNPRNon-profitESPNPrivateFox NewsPrivate
US media centres investigators and authorities, using terms like 'Deadly Train Crash' and 'unacceptable', and foregrounds the role of train traffic controllers and the transportation minister's words, while also mentioning the impact on events like Copa del Rey games.
Middle East state media
Al JazeeraState mediaTRT WorldState media
Middle East state media centres survivors' and victims' families' words, using terms like 'latest disaster' and 'deadly high-speed train crash', and foregrounds the need for action to prevent such crashes, as one survivor says 'they will keep happening if we do not act'.
In their words
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Spain has the right to know what is happening with its infrastructure, what condition the tracks and safety systems are in
How many more people have to die before we throw these murderers and traitors out of our institutions?
a very high risk … the radicalised far-left … quite radical
Now we have seen three dreadful crashes in Spain, at Angrois, Adamuz and Urda. They will keep happening if we do not act
unacceptable … so that something like this never happens again
long and hard hours … every person will manage it in their own way
Spain has the right to know what is happening with its infrastructure.
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A train crash killed 69 people near Urda in central Spain on Wednesday morning
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“A 24-year-old athlete and a former government minister are among the victims of a deadly train crash that killed 69 people near Urda in central Spain on Wednesday morning”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsYoung athlete and former minister among victims of Spain train crash
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“On Wednesday, 13 years later, at least 69 people were killed when two trains collided near Urda, a town close to Toledo in central Spain.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSurvivors of Spain’s worst train crashes urge action after latest disaster
Two deadly high-speed train accidents occurred in one year
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“The coalition, which includes parties allied with Sanchez’s government, called for an independent audit of the railway network, describing two deadly high-speed train accidents in one year as “unacceptable.””
RTState mediaReportsDeadly train crash deepens political crisis in Spain
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“Sánchez has said it is “unacceptable” for the country to experience two high-speed rail disasters in less than a year”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsBattle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster
An early general election will be held on November 29
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“The latest disaster comes one month before Sanchez seeks to overturn unfavourable polls and extend his eight-year tenure as prime minister in an early general election on November 29.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsSpain begins 3 days of mourning after high-speed train disaster
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“Most Spanish politicians have cancelled all public engagements and suspended their campaigning ahead of a snap election on 29 November.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAudio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
69 people were killed
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“As of Thursday, 69 people died in the crash, according to the latest figures from Spain's emergency coordination center.”
CGTNState mediaReportsSpain train crash impact speed up to 200 km/h, report suggests
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“Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 69 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsSpain begins 3 days of mourning after high-speed train disaster
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“69 people were killed nine months after a similar disaster.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpain’s deadly train crash redraws electoral battle lines
Pablo Mejia said a last-minute seat change had saved his life
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“Pablo Mejia, 42, said a last-minute seat change had saved his life.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesSpain mourns 68 killed in second deadly high-speed train crash this year
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“Pablo Mejia, 42, escaped with injuries to his head, saying that a last-minute change of seat saved his life.”
South China Morning PostPrivateAttributesSpain begins 3 days of mourning after high-speed train disaster
Sánchez's government declared three days of mourning starting Thursday
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“Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 69 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsSpain begins 3 days of mourning after high-speed train disaster
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“Sánchez's government declared three days of mourning starting Thursday.”
NPRNon-profitReportsSpain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
Spain's rail system carried 45 million travelers last year
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“Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the crash site on Wednesday. He pledged an investigation into the latest collision and promised improvements to prevent another tragedy like the two that have shaken trust in a rail system that carried 45 million travellers last year, including millions of tourists.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsRescue teams search wreckage for survivors after train crash in Spain
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“Sánchez pledged an investigation into the latest collision and improvements to prevent another tragedy like the two that have shaken trust in a rail system that carried 45 million travelers last year, including millions of tourists.”
NPRNon-profitReportsSpain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
The government declared three days of national mourning
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“The government also declared three days of national mourning from October 29 to 31, while the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha activated an emergency response plan and mobilized additional rescue and medical resources.”
CGTNState mediaReportsTwo deadly crashes this year raise concerns over Spain's rail security
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“Three days of mourning have been declared for those killed in the accident.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsRescue teams search wreckage for survivors after train crash in Spain
The stationary train, run by private rail operator Iryo, had 147 passengers on board
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“The stationary train, run by private rail operator Iryo, had 147 passengers on board, and had stopped on the tracks because of a computer failure, Spain's Transport Minister Óscar Puente said”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHigh-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain
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“The Renfe train was carrying 397 people and the Iryo train 147, according to the government of Castilla-La Mancha, the central region where the crash happened.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhat we know about Spain’s second high-speed rail tragedy this year
A high-speed train crash has killed at least 68 people and injured dozens more in central Spain
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“A high-speed train crash has killed at least 68 people and injured dozens more in central Spain”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHigh-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain
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“Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 68 people and injured over 100, as relatives sought news of missing loved ones.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsSpain mourns 68 killed in second deadly high-speed train crash this year
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“Several Americans are believed to have been injured in a high-speed train collision that killed at least 68 people in Spain on Wednesday when one train collided with another that had stopped on the tracks.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsSpain high-speed railway crash kills at least 68 after train stopped on tracks
Spain will observe three days of mourning
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“Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Spain would observe three days of mourning after the tragedy.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsErdogan offers condolences to Spain over deadly train crash
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“Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said from the crash site, where he announced that his government would declare three days of national mourning.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAt least 68 dead in Spain after high-speed trains collide
over 100 people were injured in the train crash
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“Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 68 people and injured over 100, as relatives sought news of missing loved ones.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsSpain mourns 68 killed in second deadly high-speed train crash this year
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“Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended condolences to Spain over a train crash that killed at least 68 people and injured over 100 others.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsErdogan offers condolences to Spain over deadly train crash
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“The crash, between a high-speed Renfe train and a stationary Iryo train on the same track, also injured more than 100 people injured, many seriously”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsYoung athlete and former minister among victims of Spain train crash
All 24 matches in the Spanish Copa del Rey have been suspended
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“All 24 matches in the Spanish Copa del Rey due to take place on Wednesday have been suspended as a mark of respect after at least 68 people were killed in a train crash near Madrid”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
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“All 24 matches in the Spanish Copa del Rey due to take place on Wednesday have been suspended as a mark of respect after at least 68 people were killed in a train crash near Madrid”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
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“Spain’s national football federation has postponed all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday because of a train accident that killed at least 30 people in the country’s central region.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpanish football postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash
More than 500 passengers were travelling on the trains
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“The two trains were carrying a combined total of more than 500 passengers, according to Spanish media reports.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“The two trains were carrying a combined total of more than 500 passengers, according to Spanish media reports.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“More than 500 passengers were travelling on the trains when they collided and derailed in Toledo”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
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“More than 500 passengers were travelling on the trains when they collided and derailed in Toledo”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
At least 68 people were killed in a train crash near Madrid
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“after at least 68 people were killed in a train crash near Madrid”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
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“after at least 68 people were killed in a train crash near Madrid”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
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“Spain Train Crash Kills at Least 68”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsSpain Train Crash Kills at Least 68
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“A high-speed passenger train rear-ended another in Spain on Wednesday morning near the central city of Toledo, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens more, officials said, in one of the deadliest train crashes in Spanish history.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsHere’s the latest.
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“A high-speed train slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks in Spain Wednesday, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens in the second deadly rail collision this year.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAt least 68 dead in Spain after high-speed trains collide
At least 68 people were killed in the crash
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“At least 68 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, Spain, Castilla-La Mancha regional President Emiliano Garcia-Page has said, according to Spanish newspaper ABC.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“At least 68 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, Spain, Castilla-La Mancha regional President Emiliano Garcia-Page has said, according to Spanish newspaper ABC.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“The collision between two high-speed trains near Urda station in Toledo province, central Spain, has killed at least 68 people and injured 180 more.”
CGTNState mediaReportsTwo deadly crashes this year raise concerns over Spain's rail security
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“At least 68 people were killed and 77 others were injured.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘I held this woman in my arms. She died’: Spain mourns train crash victims
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“Rescuers in Spain are searching for victims and survivors a day after a train struck another from behind, killing 68 people, in the country’s second high-speed rail disaster this year.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsRescue teams search wreckage for survivors after train crash in Spain
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“A high-speed train has crashed into the rear of another train that had stopped in central Spain, derailing two carriages and killing at least 68 people, the regional government says.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsInjuries reported after two trains collide in Spain
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“A high-speed passenger train rear-ended another in Spain on Wednesday morning near the central city of Toledo, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens more, officials said, in one of the deadliest train crashes in Spanish history.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsThe crash comes months after a fatal accident involving the same train operators.
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“At least 68 people were killed and about 80 injured when a high-speed train ploughed into the back of a stationary train in central Spain on Wednesday.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhat we know about Spain’s second high-speed rail tragedy this year
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“Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended condolences to Spain over a train crash that killed at least 68 people and injured over 100 others.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsErdogan offers condolences to Spain over deadly train crash
The first crash, in January, killed 46 people
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“In January, 46 people died when a train jumped the track and slammed into the side of another going in the opposite way in southern Spain.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsRescue teams search wreckage for survivors after train crash in Spain
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“The deadly crash was the second this year involving the same two rail operators; the first, in January, killed 46 people.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsHere’s the latest.
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“The deadly crash was the second this year involving the same two rail operators; the first, in January, killed 46 people.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsThe crash comes months after a fatal accident involving the same train operators.
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“In January a high-speed train derailed in southern Spain, its rear carriages going into the path of a state-run Renfe train, claiming the lives of 46 people.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsWhat we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
The crash occurred on Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo
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“Spain’s rail system operator ADIF said the crash occurred Wednesday morning in the province of Toledo.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsSpain high-speed railway crash kills at least 68 after train stopped on tracks
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“Spain’s rail system operator ADIF said the crash occurred on Wednesday morning in the central province of Toledo, involving two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers and heading south in the same direction from Madrid to Seville.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAt least 68 dead in Spain after high-speed trains collide
58 people required medical treatment in hospitals
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“The crash took place in Spain's Castilla-La Mancha, with the regional government confirming the death toll and adding that another 58 people required medical treatment in hospitals.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsSpain high-speed railway crash kills at least 68 after train stopped on tracks
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“The regional government of Castilla La Mancha confirmed the death toll and said another 58 people were receiving medical treatment at hospitals.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAt least 68 dead in Spain after high-speed trains collide
The Iryo train was carrying 147 passengers and the AVE train 397
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“The Iryo train was carrying 147 passengers and the AVE train 397.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“Esther Padilla, a spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha regional government, said 397 passengers were on the RENFE train and 147 passengers on the IRYO train.”
Fox NewsPrivateReportsSpain high-speed railway crash kills at least 68 after train stopped on tracks
More than 179 people have been injured
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“More than 179 people have reportedly been injured.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“More than 179 people have reportedly been injured.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“The collision between two high-speed trains near Urda station in Toledo province, central Spain, has killed at least 68 people and injured 180 more.”
CGTNState mediaReportsTwo deadly crashes this year raise concerns over Spain's rail security
397 passengers were on the Renfe train
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“One, run by state-owned operator Renfe had 397 passengers on board.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsBloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
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“Padilla said 397 passengers were on the Renfe train and 147 on the Iryo train.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsInjuries reported after two trains collide in Spain
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“The Renfe train was carrying 397 people and the Iryo train 147, according to the government of Castilla-La Mancha, the central region where the crash happened.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhat we know about Spain’s second high-speed rail tragedy this year
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“Authorities said 397 passengers were in the RENFE train and 147 passengers in the IRYO train.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAt least 68 dead in Spain after high-speed trains collide
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“Authorities said 397 passengers were in the RENFE train and 147 passengers in the IRYO train.”
NPRNon-profitReportsDozens are dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain
Sanchez: "Spain is in mourning"
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““Spain is in mourning,” he said.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsInjuries reported after two trains collide in Spain
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“Today all of Spain is grieving,”
Fox NewsPrivateAttributesSpain high-speed railway crash kills at least 68 after train stopped on tracks
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“"All of Spain is in mourning," Sanchez said from the scene in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha, adding that it was"not acceptable for a country like Spain" to suffer two such disasters in the same year.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsErdogan offers condolences to Spain over deadly train crash
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““Today all of Spain is grieving,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said from the crash site, where he announced that his government would declare three days of national mourning.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAt least 68 dead in Spain after high-speed trains collide
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared three days of official mourning
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“Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced three days of national mourning and pledged a thorough investigation into the disaster.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced three days of national mourning and pledged a thorough investigation into the disaster.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, speaking from Urda, said the government would declare three days of official mourning from October 29 to 31.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsInjuries reported after two trains collide in Spain
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“He declared three days of official mourning.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsHere’s the latest.
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“Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited the site on Wednesday and declared three days of national mourning, starting on Thursday.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhat we know about Spain’s second high-speed rail tragedy this year
The crash occurred near Urda in Toledo province
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“The crash occurred at around 8:54 a.m. local time (0754 GMT) near Urda station in Toledo province, about 120 km south of Madrid, on the railway line linking the capital with the southern region of Andalusia.”
CGTNState mediaReportsDeath toll from Spain high-speed train collision rises to 64
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“The crash occurred early on Wednesday near Urda in Toledo province, south of Madrid, on a high-speed railway line connecting the capital with the southern city of Seville.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsInjuries reported after two trains collide in Spain
A high-speed train crashed into the rear of another train in central Spain
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“A high-speed train has crashed into the rear of another train that had stopped in central Spain, derailing two carriages and killing at least 68 people, the regional government says.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsInjuries reported after two trains collide in Spain
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“A high-speed passenger train rear-ended another in Spain on Wednesday morning near the central city of Toledo, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens more, officials said, in one of the deadliest train crashes in Spanish history.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsHere’s the latest.
46 people were killed in a railway accident near Adamuz nine months ago
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“The collision came just nine months after another major railway accident near Adamuz, in the southern province of Cordoba, which killed 46 people.”
CGTNState mediaReportsDeath toll from Spain high-speed train collision rises to 64
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“Only 10 months earlier, two other trains collided on the same line, in Adamuz near Cordoba in southern Spain, killing 46 people.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSurvivors of Spain’s worst train crashes urge action after latest disaster
Rail services between Madrid and Andalusia were suspended
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“Adif has suspended high-speed rail traffic between Madrid and Andalusia.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“Spanish railway infrastructure operator Adif confirmed that the accident prompted the suspension of rail services between Madrid and Andalusia.”
CGTNState mediaReportsDeath toll from Spain high-speed train collision rises to 64
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The PP is at 31.5 percent
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“The latest polls this week show the Socialists at 26.7 percent, still behind the PP at 31.5 percent.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpain’s deadly train crash redraws electoral battle lines
The Socialists are at 26.7 percent
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“The latest polls this week show the Socialists at 26.7 percent, still behind the PP at 31.5 percent.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpain’s deadly train crash redraws electoral battle lines
750,000 undecided left-wing voters
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“Sanchez hopes to convince an estimated 750,000 undecided left-wing voters of his social agenda, she said.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpain’s deadly train crash redraws electoral battle lines
80,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta
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“The government had also been criticised after 80,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta in late July.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpain’s deadly train crash redraws electoral battle lines
60 percent said they had little or no confidence in the railway system
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“A survey conducted by Spanish media in January, after the previous fatal crash, found that 57 percent of respondents believed rail services had deteriorated since Sanchez took office, while nearly 60 percent said they had little or no confidence in the country’s railway system.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpain’s deadly train crash redraws electoral battle lines
57 percent of respondents believed rail services had deteriorated
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“A survey conducted by Spanish media in January, after the previous fatal crash, found that 57 percent of respondents believed rail services had deteriorated since Sanchez took office, while nearly 60 percent said they had little or no confidence in the country’s railway system.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpain’s deadly train crash redraws electoral battle lines
80 people died in a derailment at Angrois
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“In 2013, 80 people died in a derailment at Angrois, near Santiago de Compostela in the country’s northwest.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpain’s deadly train crash redraws electoral battle lines
A summit will be held in Montreal
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“And later the attention will turn to Canada, as it continues discussing its new relationship with the EU at a summit in Montreal – whether through an “associate membership” or some other form of partnership.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain continues to investigate causes of deadly Toledo train crash – Europe live
“Massive” students protests are expected in Rome, Milan
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“In Italy, “massive” students protests are expected in Rome, Milan, the student movement said.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain continues to investigate causes of deadly Toledo train crash – Europe live
Protests are planned in France and Italy
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“Elsewhere, I will be keeping an eye on France and Italy, with more protests planned in both countries as populations continue to show their frustrations with the state of education, the cost of living and other issues.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain continues to investigate causes of deadly Toledo train crash – Europe live
The crash could sap Sánchez’s momentum
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““The crash could sap Sánchez’s recently resurgent momentum and the issue of rail safety now threatens to overshadow his attempts to defend his record and remain in the Moncloa palace.””
The GuardianNon-profitAttributesSpain continues to investigate causes of deadly Toledo train crash – Europe live
Laurent Nuñez warned of “a very high risk” of violent disorder
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“French interior minister Laurent Nuñez warned of “a very high risk” of violent disorder this weekend, as he blamed “the radicalised far-left” and the Yellow Vest movement for urging more people to attend demonstrations with “quite radical” messages.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain continues to investigate causes of deadly Toledo train crash – Europe live
The high-speed Ave train was travelling at between 160 and 200km/h
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“An initial interim report by the independent body investigating the crash confirms the high-speed Ave train was travelling at between 160 and 200km/h when it collided with the stationary train ahead of it.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain continues to investigate causes of deadly Toledo train crash – Europe live
69 people were killed in the train crash
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“Spain continues investigating Wednesday’s deadly train crash in Toledo province, which killed 69 people, and left many more injured.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain continues to investigate causes of deadly Toledo train crash – Europe live
Spain continues investigating Wednesday’s deadly train crash in Toledo province, which killed 69 people
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“Spain continues investigating Wednesday’s deadly train crash in Toledo province, which killed 69 people, and left many more injured.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain continues to investigate causes of deadly Toledo train crash – Europe live
Gonzalez: "They will keep happening if we do not act"
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““Now we have seen three dreadful crashes in Spain, at Angrois, Adamuz and Urda. They will keep happening if we do not act,” Gonzalez told Al Jazeera.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesSurvivors of Spain’s worst train crashes urge action after latest disaster
16 percent of Spain's high-speed line budget was spent on maintenance or repairs
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“However, only 16 percent of that was spent on maintenance or repairs, according to European Commission data; the rest was devoted to the infrastructure.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSurvivors of Spain’s worst train crashes urge action after latest disaster
80 people were killed in the 2013 train crash at Angrois
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“Gonzalez suffered multiple injuries when a high-speed train, which should have been travelling at 80 kilometres per hour (50 miles per hour), hurtled off the line at 200km/h (125mph), killing 80 people.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSurvivors of Spain’s worst train crashes urge action after latest disaster
Núñez Feijóo: any politician found responsible will be held to account
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“The PP leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, said on Thursday that any politician found to be responsible for the crash would be held to account”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsBattle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster
Sánchez: something like this never happens again
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“Sánchez has said it is “unacceptable” for the country to experience two high-speed rail disasters in less than a year, and promised to strengthen safety measures “so that something like this never happens again””
The GuardianNon-profitReportsBattle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster
Sánchez’s government has been in power since 2018
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“Sánchez’s government, which has been in power since 2018, could not blame the state of things on its PP predecessor”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsBattle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster
At least 68 dead nine months on
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“ABC’s noted “At least 68 dead nine months on””
The GuardianNon-profitReportsBattle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster
AITAT has up to one year to release its final findings
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“AITAT has up to one year to release its final findings.”
CGTNState mediaReportsSpain train crash impact speed up to 200 km/h, report suggests
The LZB automatic train protection and supervision system failed at 8:31 a.m.
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“Investigators have documented a failure of the line's LZB automatic train protection and supervision system that began at 8:31 a.m., the report said.”
CGTNState mediaReportsSpain train crash impact speed up to 200 km/h, report suggests
50 injured people remain hospitalized
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“Fifty injured people remain hospitalized.”
CGTNState mediaReportsSpain train crash impact speed up to 200 km/h, report suggests
The Renfe high-speed train was traveling at an estimated 160 to 200 kilometers per hour at impact
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“The Renfe high-speed train that crashed into the back of a stationary Iryo service in Spain's Toledo province was traveling at an estimated 160 to 200 kilometers per hour at impact, according to the first preliminary report into the incident.”
CGTNState mediaReportsSpain train crash impact speed up to 200 km/h, report suggests
Julieta Gallego had a best jump of 5.9m
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“Gallego regularly competed in Spanish club championships, local media outlet ABC reported, external, and had a best jump of 5.9m (19ft 3in)”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsYoung athlete and former minister among victims of Spain train crash
The crash is the second rail disaster in Spain this year
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“The crash is the second rail disaster in Spain this year, and the worst in the country's history since 2013”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsYoung athlete and former minister among victims of Spain train crash
Julieta Gallego was 24 years old
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“Julieta Gallego, 24, was a Spanish long jumper who competed for Madrid athletics club, AD Sprint”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsYoung athlete and former minister among victims of Spain train crash
Julieta Gallego, a long-jump athlete, was a regular on Spain's athletics circuit
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“Julieta Gallego, a long-jump athlete, was a regular on Spain's athletics circuit”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsYoung athlete and former minister among victims of Spain train crash
Two passenger trains collided near the town of Urda in Toledo Province
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“On the morning of October 28, two passenger trains traveling along the Madrid-Seville route collided near the town of Urda in Toledo Province, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha.”
TASSState mediaReportsDeath toll from train collision in Spain rises to 74 — newspaper
Earlier reports put the death toll at 69
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“Earlier reports put the death toll at 69.”
TASSState mediaReportsDeath toll from train collision in Spain rises to 74 — newspaper
At least 74 people have died in a train collision in Spain’s Toledo Province
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“MADRID, October 29. /TASS/. At least 74 people have died in a train collision in Spain’s Toledo Province, El Diario newspaper reported.”
TASSState mediaAttributesDeath toll from train collision in Spain rises to 74 — newspaper
Fatal crash triggers probe of safety systems for Spanish rail network
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“Fatal crash triggers probe of safety systems for Spanish rail network”
Financial TimesPrivateReportsFatal crash triggers probe of safety systems for Spanish rail network
46 people were killed in China in 2011, when a high-speed train hit a stationary express in front of it in Wenzhou.
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“The closest comparator occurred in China in 2011, when a high-speed train hit a stationary express in front of it in Wenzhou, killing 46 people.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsHow did the Spain train crash happen and what will investigators be asking?
The instruction was described by the transport minister, Óscar Puente, as an “inexplicable decision”.
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“The instruction was described by the transport minister, Óscar Puente, as an “inexplicable decision”.”
The GuardianNon-profitAttributesHow did the Spain train crash happen and what will investigators be asking?
A controller in Madrid told the driver of the halted AVE train to proceed “ con marcha normale ” – under normal operations – rather than at low speed.
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“The audio file released to Spanish media by the government appears to point the finger at the control centre, with a controller in Madrid telling the driver of the halted AVE train to proceed “con marcha normale” – under normal operations – rather than at low speed.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsHow did the Spain train crash happen and what will investigators be asking?
The driver of the state-owned Spanish train, a Renfe AVE service, was told by controllers to restart the journey, but crashed into the train in front, run by the private operator Iryo.
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“The driver of the state-owned Spanish train, a Renfe AVE service, was told by controllers to restart the journey, but crashed into the train in front, run by the private operator Iryo.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsHow did the Spain train crash happen and what will investigators be asking?
At least 69 people died when a high-speed train from Madrid to Seville hit another train on the same track from behind near Toledo on Wednesday morning.
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“At least 69 people died when a high-speed train from Madrid to Seville hit another train on the same track from behind near Toledo on Wednesday morning.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsHow did the Spain train crash happen and what will investigators be asking?
Spain Crash Investigators Focus on Train Traffic Controllers’ Role
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“Spain Crash Investigators Focus on Train Traffic Controllers’ Role”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsSpain Crash Investigators Focus on Train Traffic Controllers’ Role
Emiliano Garcia-Page confirmed 69 deaths
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“As of today, we can confirm [the information about] 69 deaths,”
TASSState mediaReportsSpain train collision death toll rises to 69
The trains carried over 540 passengers
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“The trains, carrying over 540 passengers, collided while running on the Madrid-Seville route in the province of Toledo.”
TASSState mediaReportsSpain train collision death toll rises to 69
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“The trains were carrying a total of more than 540 passengers.”
TASSState mediaReportsDeath toll from train collision in Spain rises to 74 — newspaper
Two carriages of one of the trains derailed
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“Two carriages of one of the trains derailed.”
TASSState mediaReportsSpain train collision death toll rises to 69
The trains collided while running on the Madrid-Seville route in the province of Toledo
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“The trains, carrying over 540 passengers, collided while running on the Madrid-Seville route in the province of Toledo.”
TASSState mediaReportsSpain train collision death toll rises to 69
Spain train collision death toll rises to 69
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“The death count of Wednesday’s train collision in Spain has risen from 68 to 69, Emiliano Garcia-Page, President of the Council of Communities of Castile-La Mancha, where the collision took place, said.”
TASSState mediaReportsSpain train collision death toll rises to 69
Sánchez's Socialist PSOE is behind the conservatives in most opinion polls
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“This latest incident intensifies pressure on the left-wing government of Pedro Sánchez, in the middle of an election campaign where his Socialist PSOE is behind the conservatives in most opinion polls.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsShock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The main parties, other than the far-right Vox, have suspended campaigning
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“Although the main parties, other than the far-right Vox, have suspended campaigning, Sánchez has twice visited the scene of the crash and his People's Party rival Alberto Núñez Feijóo came to Urda on Thursday.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsShock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The union had already called a strike for Thursday
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“The union had already called a strike for Thursday in a bid to ensure that"urgency to travel is never prioritised over safety".”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsShock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
Politics is not about talking - it's about acting
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“And he emphasised that politics was not about talking - it was about acting.”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesShock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The Spanish people need answers
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“After two accidents and more than 100 deaths on the same high-speed line, Feijóo told reporters in Urda on Thursday:"The Spanish people need answers.”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesShock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
A computer failure followed by human error was the likely cause of the crash
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“Sánchez's transport minister, Óscar Puente, made clear from the start that a computer failure followed by human error was the likely cause of the crash.”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesShock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
More than 100 deaths occurred on the same high-speed line
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“After two accidents and more than 100 deaths on the same high-speed line, Feijóo told reporters in Urda on Thursday:"The Spanish people need answers.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsShock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
Spain's high-speed rail system is the largest in Europe
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“Not long ago, the speed, efficiency and safety of Spain's high-speed rail system, the largest in Europe, was the envy of its neighbours.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsShock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
Feijoo says Spain has the right to know what is happening with its infrastructure
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““Spain has the right to know what is happening with its infrastructure, what condition the tracks and safety systems are in,” Feijoo said.”
RTState mediaReportsDeadly train crash deepens political crisis in Spain
Protesters clashed with police outside the Transport Ministry
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“Public anger spilled onto the streets of Madrid on Wednesday, where protesters clashed with police outside the Transport Ministry while demanding the resignations of Sanchez and Transport Minister Oscar Puente.”
RTState mediaReportsDeadly train crash deepens political crisis in Spain
Feijoo demands an immediate investigation into the state of Spain’s railways
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“The leader of the main opposition People’s Party, Alberto Nunez Feijoo, also demanded an immediate investigation into the state of Spain’s railways, but stopped short of calling for resignations.”
RTState mediaReportsDeadly train crash deepens political crisis in Spain
Frente Amplio demands the assumption of political responsibilities
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“Beyond technical responsibilities, we demand the assumption of political responsibilities. Out of responsibility and humanity,” Frente Amplio said in a statement on Wednesday.”
RTState mediaReportsDeadly train crash deepens political crisis in Spain
The grieving will be complicated
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“She added: “We have people who are in shock, who haven’t taken on board what has happened, angry people, sad, worried people. The grieving will be complicated.””
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain begins mourning period as search continues for train crash victims
Carmen García says every person will manage it in their own way
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“Carmen García, a Red Cross psychologist, said “long and hard hours” lay ahead and that “every person will manage it in their own way”.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain begins mourning period as search continues for train crash victims
Carmen García says long and hard hours lay ahead
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“Carmen García, a Red Cross psychologist, said “long and hard hours” lay ahead and that “every person will manage it in their own way”.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain begins mourning period as search continues for train crash victims
64 people had been reported missing by Thursday morning
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“The force said 64 people had been reported missing by relatives by Thursday morning.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain begins mourning period as search continues for train crash victims
80 people were killed in a 2013 derailment in Santiago de Compostela
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“Meanwhile, train drivers in Spain went ahead with a previously planned strike to press for more investment in railway safety after what was Europe’s deadliest train accident since a 2013 derailment in Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain that killed 80 people.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain begins mourning period as search continues for train crash victims
Train drivers in Spain went on strike
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“Meanwhile, train drivers in Spain went ahead with a previously planned strike to press for more investment in railway safety after what was Europe’s deadliest train accident since a 2013 derailment in Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain that killed 80 people.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain begins mourning period as search continues for train crash victims
Every institution that is part of the state is working day and night
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““I’d like to let all Spaniards know that every institution that is part of the state – from the smallest municipality to the government of Spain – is working day and night, not only to provide a response to the families of the victims, but also, of course, to uncover every last detail of this tragedy and to strengthen safety measures so that something like this never happens again.””
The GuardianNon-profitReportsSpain begins mourning period as search continues for train crash victims
52 bodies have been recovered so far
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“Fifty-two bodies have been recovered so far.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhat we know about Spain’s second high-speed rail tragedy this year
Puente said the crash was caused by an “inexplicable” order
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“Puente has said the crash was caused by what he called an “inexplicable” order from the control centre after the safety system failed.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesWhat we know about Spain’s second high-speed rail tragedy this year
SEMAF will not speculate on the cause of the crash
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“The Spanish train drivers’ union, SEMAF, said that it does not want to speculate on the cause of the crash.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsRescue teams search wreckage for survivors after train crash in Spain
15 people are in critical care
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“She said 53 people remained in hospital, with 15 in critical care.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsRescue teams search wreckage for survivors after train crash in Spain
53 people remained in hospital
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“She said 53 people remained in hospital, with 15 in critical care.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsRescue teams search wreckage for survivors after train crash in Spain
Vox will not take part in attempts to use mourning to silence criticism
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“Its leader, Santiago Abascal, said his party would not take part in what he described as attempts to"use mourning to silence criticism" of the country's rail infrastructure.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAudio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
The crash should not be blamed on one worker
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“Irene Montero - the prime ministerial candidate for the left-wing Podemos party - said responsibility for the crash should not be placed on one worker, adding that train drivers and experts have been warning against the liberalisation of the railway sector for years.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAudio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
Spain has the right to know what is happening with its infrastructure
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“The leader of Spain's main opposition People's Party Alberto Núñez Feijóo said:"Spain has the right to know what is happening with its infrastructure."”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAudio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
The strike action was being held in defence of railway safety
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“Rail drivers went ahead with a planned strike on Thursday, with the Spanish Union of Railway Drivers (Semaf) saying the strike action was being held"in defence of railway safety".”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAudio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
1,500 people gathered outside the Spanish Transport Ministry building
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“Overnight, around 1,500 people gathered outside the Spanish Transport Ministry building in the capital, according to Spanish broadcaster TVE, which reported that demonstrators were largely calling for the resignations of Sánchez and Puente.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAudio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
The decision to instruct the trains to move again without speed restrictions was inexplicable
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“Spain's transport minister Óscar Puente said on Wednesday that the decision to instruct the trains to move again, without any speed restrictions, was"inexplicable".”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAudio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
Iryo's train was struck from behind by the other train
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“Iryo said its train was"struck from behind" by the other train.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAudio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
Jose Miguel Fernandez said it is important for relatives to find their loved ones
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“Jose Miguel Fernandez, a parish priest in Urda, joined the emergency services in offering support to the victims’ families. “It is important for relatives to find their loved ones, even if they have died, because the grieving process is quicker when you have been able to say goodbye at that final moment,” he told radio Onda Cero.”
South China Morning PostPrivateAttributesSpain begins 3 days of mourning after high-speed train disaster
Red Cross psychologist Carmen Garcia said long and hard hours are in store
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“Red Cross psychologist Carmen Garcia said “long and hard hours” were in store because “every person will manage it in their own way.”
South China Morning PostPrivateAttributesSpain begins 3 days of mourning after high-speed train disaster
Transport Minister Oscar Puente said an automatic control system went down
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“Transport Minister Oscar Puente said on Wednesday that an automatic control system went down on 69km (43 miles) of track, causing all trains there to be stopped.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsSpain begins 3 days of mourning after high-speed train disaster
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez demanded clarification of the causes
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“Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday demanded the “clarification” of the causes of the train crash that killed at least 69 people, according to the latest toll released by regional authorities.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsSpain begins 3 days of mourning after high-speed train disaster
Pablo Mejia described a powerful impact, passengers piled on top of one another and seats ripped out
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“He described a powerful impact, passengers piled on top of one another and seats ripped out.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesSpain mourns 68 killed in second deadly high-speed train crash this year
Josimar Medina was asleep when he woke up “in the air”
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“Josimar Medina, a 31-year-old Peruvian holidaying in Spain, said he had been asleep when he woke up “in the air”.”
TRT WorldState mediaAttributesSpain mourns 68 killed in second deadly high-speed train crash this year
The control centre resumed traffic despite having time to identify and correct the error
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“The control centre later resumed traffic in what he called “inexplicable circumstances”, despite having time to identify and correct the error.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsSpain mourns 68 killed in second deadly high-speed train crash this year
An automatic control system had failed along 69 kilometres of track
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“Transport Minister Oscar Puente said an automatic control system had failed along 69 kilometres of track, stopping trains.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsSpain mourns 68 killed in second deadly high-speed train crash this year
A January collision in Andalusia killed 46 people
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“The disaster has raised fresh safety concerns after a January collision in Andalusia killed 46 people when a derailed train crossed onto an adjacent track.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsSpain mourns 68 killed in second deadly high-speed train crash this year
Only 16 percent of that was spent on maintenance or repairs
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“However, only 16 percent of that was spent on maintenance or repairs, with the rest going on infrastructure, according to EC figures.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘I held this woman in my arms. She died’: Spain mourns train crash victims
Spain spent an average of about $1.67bn each year on high-speed lines
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“Between 2018 and 2022, Spain spent an average of about $1.67bn each year on high-speed lines, more than other countries with similar networks.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘I held this woman in my arms. She died’: Spain mourns train crash victims
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“Between 2018 and 2022, Spain spent an average of about $1.67bn each year on high-speed lines, more than other European countries with similar networks.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSurvivors of Spain’s worst train crashes urge action after latest disaster
Some 40 million people used the high-speed rail trains in 2024
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“Some 40 million people used the high-speed rail trains in 2024, almost double the figure for 2019.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘I held this woman in my arms. She died’: Spain mourns train crash victims
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“About 40 million people used the high-speed rail trains in 2024, almost double the figure for 2019.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSurvivors of Spain’s worst train crashes urge action after latest disaster
The number of rail accidents rose from 45 in 2016 to 57 in 2024
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“The number of rail accidents, including collisions and derailments, rose from 45 in 2016 to 57 in 2024, and surged to 69 in 2025, according to the Spanish railway safety authority (AESF).”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘I held this woman in my arms. She died’: Spain mourns train crash victims
A red signal had been issued due to a computer communications failure
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“Puente said the red signal had been issued due to a computer communications failure which automatically stopped traffic, and an “inexplicable” order from the central command centre was given for the Renfe train to move on.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘I held this woman in my arms. She died’: Spain mourns train crash victims
Spain's high-speed train network is not safe
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“But the disaster has renewed a national debate over whether Spain’s high-speed train network is safe, nine months after another train crash on the same line in which 46 people died and scores were injured at Adamuz, near Cordoba in southern Spain.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributes‘I held this woman in my arms. She died’: Spain mourns train crash victims
77 others were injured
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“At least 68 people were killed and 77 others were injured.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReports‘I held this woman in my arms. She died’: Spain mourns train crash victims
Spain liberalized its high-speed rail service in 2021
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“Spain only liberalized its high-speed rail service in 2021, with the Italian IRYO starting service the following year.”
NPRNon-profitReportsSpain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
Sánchez and his wife deny accusations of corruption
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“accusations of corruption against his party and his wife, which both he and his wife deny.”
NPRNon-profitReportsSpain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
Núñez Feijóo demanded a full investigation of the crash
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“Sánchez's main rival, Popular Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, demanded a full investigation of the crash.”
NPRNon-profitReportsSpain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
Sánchez says it is not acceptable for Spain to endure two high-speed train accidents in the same year
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“"It is not acceptable for a country like Spain to endure two high-speed train accidents in the same year."”
NPRNon-profitReportsSpain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
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“"It is unacceptable for a country like Spain to suffer two high-speed rail accidents in the same year," said Sánchez, who faces a national election on Nov. 29.”
NPRNon-profitReportsDozens are dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain
Sánchez says the country needs to reinforce the safety of its train service
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“"It is clear that we need to reinforce the safety of our train service to rebuild the trust in our high-speed rail," Sánchez said.”
NPRNon-profitReportsSpain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
Sánchez pledged an investigation into the latest collision and improvements to prevent another tragedy
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“Sánchez pledged an investigation into the latest collision and improvements to prevent another tragedy like the two that have shaken trust in a rail system that carried 45 million travelers last year, including millions of tourists.”
NPRNon-profitReportsSpain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
46 lives were claimed on January 18
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“The collision was Spain's second major fatal high-speed rail accident this year, with a crash near Adamuz, in the southern province of Cordoba, claiming 46 lives on January 18.”
CGTNState mediaReportsTwo deadly crashes this year raise concerns over Spain's rail security
The LZB train safety system had failed
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“Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente said at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon that the LZB train safety system had failed at around 8:30 a.m. due to a communication problem involving three computers, affecting a 63-km section of the railway and automatically bringing several trains to a halt.”
CGTNState mediaReportsTwo deadly crashes this year raise concerns over Spain's rail security
A Renfe-operated AVE train struck the rear of a stationary Iryo train
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“At around 8:54 a.m. local time (0754 GMT) on Wednesday, a Renfe-operated AVE train carrying 378 passengers struck the rear of a stationary Iryo train with 147 passengers aboard near Urda station.”
CGTNState mediaReportsTwo deadly crashes this year raise concerns over Spain's rail security
Protests erupt over deadly train crash
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“Riot police deployed in Madrid as protests erupt over deadly train crash”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsRiot police deployed in Madrid as protests erupt over deadly train crash
Riot police deployed in Madrid
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“Riot police deployed in Madrid as protests erupt over deadly train crash”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsRiot police deployed in Madrid as protests erupt over deadly train crash
Federico Campanero: “How many more people have to die before we throw these murderers and traitors out of our institutions?”
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““How many more people have to die before we throw these murderers and traitors out of our institutions?” Falange spokesman Federico Campanero said in a speech.”
RTState mediaAttributesFury erupts outside Spanish Transport Ministry after train disaster (VIDEOS)
Wednesday’s crash was Spain’s second major railway disaster in less than ten months
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“Wednesday’s crash near Urda in Toledo province was Spain’s second major railway disaster in less than ten months.”
RTState mediaReportsFury erupts outside Spanish Transport Ministry after train disaster (VIDEOS)
The right-wing Vox party held a separate demonstration at Plaza de Cibeles
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“The right-wing Vox party and its affiliated trade union Solidaridad held a separate demonstration earlier at Plaza de Cibeles in central Madrid, where participants observed a minute of silence.”
RTState mediaReportsFury erupts outside Spanish Transport Ministry after train disaster (VIDEOS)
Police used tear gas on protesters
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“Some protesters threw flares and other objects at police, who pushed back the crowd and used tear gas.”
RTState mediaReportsFury erupts outside Spanish Transport Ministry after train disaster (VIDEOS)
Protesters threw flares and other objects at police
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“Some protesters threw flares and other objects at police, who pushed back the crowd and used tear gas.”
RTState mediaReportsFury erupts outside Spanish Transport Ministry after train disaster (VIDEOS)
Falange spokesman Federico Campanero said protesters want Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Transport Minister Oscar Puente to resign
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““How many more people have to die before we throw these murderers and traitors out of our institutions?” Falange spokesman Federico Campanero said in a speech.”
RTState mediaAttributesFury erupts outside Spanish Transport Ministry after train disaster (VIDEOS)
A train derailed near Adamuz, Cordoba province, killing 46 people
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“On January 18, a train derailed near Adamuz, Cordoba province, and collided with another train traveling in the opposite direction, killing 46 people.”
RTState mediaReportsFury erupts outside Spanish Transport Ministry after train disaster (VIDEOS)
A high-speed train collision killed at least 68 people near Toledo
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“Protesters clashed with police outside the Transport Ministry in Madrid as they demanded accountability for a high-speed train collision that killed at least 68 people near Toledo.”
RTState mediaReportsFury erupts outside Spanish Transport Ministry after train disaster (VIDEOS)
The transport minister said a computer failure followed by human error caused the crash
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“The transport minister said a computer failure followed by human error caused the crash, which is one of the worst in Europe's modern history, and Spain's deadliest train disaster in 13 years”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesHigh-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain
The crash happened just after 09:00 (08:00 GMT) around 140km (87 miles) south of Madrid, between the municipalities of Mora and Orgaz
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“The crash happened just after 09:00 (08:00 GMT) around 140km (87 miles) south of Madrid, between the municipalities of Mora and Orgaz”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsHigh-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain
Rafael Barcelo counted eight victims in coach seven.
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“I at least counted eight victims in that coach,”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsBloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
It crashed into the back of the other train between municipalities Mora and Orgaz, about 140km (87 miles) south of Madrid.
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“It crashed into the back of the other train between municipalities Mora and Orgaz, about 140km (87 miles) south of Madrid.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsBloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
A reported issue with the automatic signalling system - a computer failure - had forced all trains to halt on the affected stretch.
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“A reported issue with the automatic signalling system - a computer failure - had forced all trains to halt on the affected stretch.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsBloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
Ahead of it on the same line was a train of Iryo private operator with 147 passengers.
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“Ahead of it on the same line was a train of Iryo private operator with 147 passengers.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsBloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
Two high-speed trains were travelling south from the Spanish capital, Madrid, to Seville.
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“Two high-speed trains were travelling south from the Spanish capital, Madrid, to Seville.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsBloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
deadliest train disaster in over a decade
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“Spain demands answers after deadliest train disaster in over a decade”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpain demands answers after deadliest train disaster in over a decade
Spain demands answers
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“Spain demands answers after deadliest train disaster in over a decade”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpain demands answers after deadliest train disaster in over a decade
Spain's Transportation Minister said incorrect instructions led to train crash
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“Spain’s Transportation Minister Said Incorrect Instructions Led to Train Crash”
The New York TimesPrivateAttributesSpain’s Transportation Minister Said Incorrect Instructions Led to Train Crash
Núñez Feijóo: The priority now is to assist the victims and support their families
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““The priority now is to assist the victims and support their families.”
The New York TimesPrivateAttributesHere’s the latest.
Sánchez: If there has been negligence, it will come to light
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““If there has been negligence, it will come to light,” he said.”
The New York TimesPrivateAttributesHere’s the latest.
The trains involved were a Renfe train and an Iryo train
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“Spain’s rail authority, the Adif, said the trains involved were a “Renfe train and another from the Iryo company,” both covering the route between Madrid, the capital, and the southern city of Seville.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsHere’s the latest.
Traffic control operators told a high-speed train to continue its journey when another train was stopped
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“The accident happened after traffic control operators told a high-speed train to continue its journey when another train was stopped farther along the tracks, Spain’s transportation minister, Óscar Puente, said.”
The New York TimesPrivateAttributesHere’s the latest.
an IT failure affected a 60-kilometre stretch of railway
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“Puente said an IT failure at around 8.30 am local time (0730 GMT) affected a roughly 60-kilometre (37-mile) stretch of railway, disrupting the automatic safety system and leaving six trains stopped in the affected area.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsErdogan offers condolences to Spain over deadly train crash
Erdogan: "I wholeheartedly share, on behalf of my country and nation, the grief of those who lost their loved ones"
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““I wholeheartedly share, on behalf of my country and nation, the grief of those who lost their loved ones, and I send Türkiye’s messages of unity and solidarity to the people and government of Spain,” Erdogan said on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal on Wednesday.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsErdogan offers condolences to Spain over deadly train crash
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended condolences to Spain
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“Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended condolences to Spain over a train crash that killed at least 68 people and injured over 100 others.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsErdogan offers condolences to Spain over deadly train crash
Spain's train crash is deadly
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“Watch: 'Chaotic scenes' at site of Spain's deadly train crash”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsWatch: 'Chaotic scenes' at site of Spain's deadly train crash
Copa del Rey games postponed
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“Copa del Rey games postponed after train crash tragedy in Spain”
ESPNPrivateReportsCopa del Rey games postponed after train crash tragedy in Spain
Real Madrid shares in the grief of everyone impacted during these moments of profound sadness
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“Real Madrid also offered condolences and in a statement said the club shared “in the grief of everyone impacted during these moments of profound sadness.””
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpanish football postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash
FC Barcelona wishes to convey its support and solidarity to the families and friends of the victims
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““The club wishes to convey its support and solidarity to the families and friends of the victims and to wish all those injured a speedy recovery,” FC Barcelona said on social media.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpanish football postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash
The entire Spanish football community stands united in grief over this tragedy
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““The entire Spanish football community stands united in grief over this tragedy and has made itself available to the authorities to assist the victims of this devastating accident,” the RFEF said.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpanish football postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash
RFEF postponed the games in solidarity with the victims
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““Shocked by the tragic train accident,” the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said in a statement, adding that it had postponed the games “in solidarity with the victims.””
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpanish football postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash
About 80 people were injured after a high-speed service slammed into the rear of another train
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“About 80 people were injured after a high-speed service slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped on the track.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpanish football postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash
A train accident killed at least 30 people in Spain's central region
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“Spain’s national football federation has postponed all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday because of a train accident that killed at least 30 people in the country’s central region.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsSpanish football postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash
A minute's silence was held before Real Madrid's Women's Champions League game
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“A minute's silence was held before Real Madrid's Women's Champions League game at Bayern Munich on Wednesday night”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
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“A minute's silence was held before Real Madrid's Women's Champions League game at Bayern Munich on Wednesday night”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
Carlos Alcaraz expressed his deepest condolences to the victims
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“All my love and support to the families of the victims and to all the people affected during these such difficult times,”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
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“All my love and support to the families of the victims and to all the people affected during these such difficult times,”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
Real Madrid C. F. wishes to express its deepest sorrow over the tragic railway accident
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“Real Madrid C. F. wishes to express its deepest sorrow over the tragic railway accident that occurred in the province of Toledo”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
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“Real Madrid C. F. wishes to express its deepest sorrow over the tragic railway accident that occurred in the province of Toledo”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
FC Barcelona expresses its deepest condolences to the victims
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“FC Barcelona expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of the serious railway accident between Los Yebenes and Urda (Toledo)”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
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“FC Barcelona expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of the serious railway accident between Los Yebenes and Urda (Toledo)”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
Pedro Sanchez said he was shocked by the train accident
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“Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
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“Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was”
BBCPublic broadcasterAttributesAll Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
80 people were killed in a derailment in 2013
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“That crash was Spain’s deadliest since 2013, when 80 people were killed in a derailment.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsPhotos: Spain high-speed train collision kills 30
45 people were killed in southern Spain in January
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“In January, 45 people were killed in southern Spain when a train left the tracks and collided with an oncoming service.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsPhotos: Spain high-speed train collision kills 30
The crash occurred early on Wednesday near Urda
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“At least 80 people were injured in the crash that occurred early on Wednesday near Urda, in Toledo province, south of Madrid, the president of the Castilla-La Mancha region, Emiliano Garcia-Page, said, warning that the death toll could rise.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsPhotos: Spain high-speed train collision kills 30
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“The crash, just before 9am (08:00 GMT) near Urda, a town south of Madrid, is Spain’s second deadly high-speed rail disaster in less than a year, and comes just weeks before national elections.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhat we know about Spain’s second high-speed rail tragedy this year
At least 80 people were injured
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“At least 80 people were injured in the crash that occurred early on Wednesday near Urda, in Toledo province, south of Madrid, the president of the Castilla-La Mancha region, Emiliano Garcia-Page, said, warning that the death toll could rise.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsPhotos: Spain high-speed train collision kills 30
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“Emiliano Garcia-Page, the government head for the Castilla-La Mancha region, where the crash happened, said about 80 people were injured, about 50 of them seriously and 15 critically, warning that some of the most seriously injured might not survive.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsInjuries reported after two trains collide in Spain
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“At least 68 people were killed and about 80 injured when a high-speed train ploughed into the back of a stationary train in central Spain on Wednesday.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWhat we know about Spain’s second high-speed rail tragedy this year
At least 30 people were killed
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“A high-speed train has slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two carriages in central Spain and killing at least 30 people, authorities have said.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsPhotos: Spain high-speed train collision kills 30
A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train
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“A high-speed train has slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two carriages in central Spain and killing at least 30 people, authorities have said.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsPhotos: Spain high-speed train collision kills 30
A blood transfusion centre in Madrid appealed for urgent donations
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“A blood transfusion centre in Madrid appealed for”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsWhat we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
Hospitals suspended planned surgeries
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“Hospitals in the area suspended planned surgeries as they deal with an influx of patients from the crash, Spanish media have reported.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsWhat we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
The Spanish Civil Guard set up bureaus in Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Córdoba
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“The Spanish Civil Guard set up bureaus in Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Córdoba to investigate reports of missing persons.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsWhat we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
Three days of official mourning began on Thursday
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“Three days of official mourning began on Thursday.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsWhat we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
The EU is ready to help Spain if needed
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“A spokesperson for the EU said the bloc was ready to help Spain if needed.”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsWhat we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
lives have been shattered, families have been torn apart
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“Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsWhat we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
Spain's royal family is shocked and concerned
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“Spain's royal family posted on X that it was”
BBCPublic broadcasterReportsWhat we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
If there have been failures in the safety system, we will respond with the utmost firmness
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““If there have been failures in the safety system, we will respond with the utmost firmness.” He declared three days of official mourning.”
The New York TimesPrivateAttributesThe crash comes months after a fatal accident involving the same train operators.
If there has been negligence, it will come to light
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““If there has been negligence, it will come to light,” he said.”
The New York TimesPrivateAttributesThe crash comes months after a fatal accident involving the same train operators.
Spanish rail’s security systems clearly needed to be reinforced
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“Mr. Sánchez visited the scene of the crash, saying that Spanish rail’s security systems clearly needed to be reinforced.”
The New York TimesPrivateAttributesThe crash comes months after a fatal accident involving the same train operators.
The deadly crash was the second this year involving the same two rail operators
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“The deadly crash was the second this year involving the same two rail operators; the first, in January, killed 46 people.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsThe crash comes months after a fatal accident involving the same train operators.
The accident happened after traffic control operators told a high-speed train to continue its journey when another train was stopped farther along the tracks
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“The accident happened after traffic control operators told a high-speed train to continue its journey when another train was stopped farther along the tracks, Spain’s transportation minister, Óscar Puente, said.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsThe crash comes months after a fatal accident involving the same train operators.
A high-speed passenger train rear-ended another in Spain on Wednesday morning near the central city of Toledo, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens more
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“A high-speed passenger train rear-ended another in Spain on Wednesday morning near the central city of Toledo, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens more, officials said, in one of the deadliest train crashes in Spanish history.”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsThe crash comes months after a fatal accident involving the same train operators.
Two high-speed trains collided on Wednesday morning
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“where two high-speed trains collided on Wednesday morning”
EuronewsPrivateReportsFirst aerial images show scene of deadly train crash in Toledo, Spain
It is unacceptable for a country like Spain to suffer two high-speed rail accidents in the same year
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“It is unacceptable for a country like Spain to suffer two high-speed rail accidents in the same year,”
Fox NewsPrivateAttributesSpain high-speed railway crash kills at least 68 after train stopped on tracks
The train's speed at the time of the collision may have been approximately 124 mph
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“Officials are still working to determine the train's speed at the time of the collision, but Puente said it may have been traveling at approximately 124 mph.”
Fox NewsPrivateAttributesSpain high-speed railway crash kills at least 68 after train stopped on tracks
The RENFE train should never have been cleared to resume traveling while a stop signal remained active on the line
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“Puente said the RENFE train should never have been cleared to resume traveling while a stop signal remained active on the line.”
Fox NewsPrivateAttributesSpain high-speed railway crash kills at least 68 after train stopped on tracks
A high-speed train collision occurred in Spain
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“Deadly high-speed train collision in Spain”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsDeadly high-speed train collision in Spain
Spain has 3,900 kilometers of high-speed tracks
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“Spain has laid some 3,900 kilometers (2,400 miles) of such tracks over more than three decades for its 49 million residents.”
NPRNon-profitReportsDozens are dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain
The security system failed due to a computer malfunction
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“Puente said that at 8:30 a.m. the security system on a stretch of 63 kilometers (39 miles) stopped working due to a computer malfunction, causing all trains on that stretch to stop.”
NPRNon-profitReportsDozens are dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain
The crash occurred at 8:53 a.m.
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“Puente said that at 8:30 a.m. the security system on a stretch of 63 kilometers (39 miles) stopped working due to a computer malfunction, causing all trains on that stretch to stop. But the central command told the RENFE train to start running again without any speed restrictions, and it ended up colliding with the stopped IRYO train at 8:53 a.m.”
NPRNon-profitReportsDozens are dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain
Puente: train should not have started moving again
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“Puente said that the train should never have been told to start moving again since there was still a"stop signal" active on that line.”
NPRNon-profitReportsDozens are dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain
Two high-speed trains collided in Urda, Spain
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“Spain's rail system operator ADIF said the crash occurred Wednesday morning in the central province of Toledo, involving two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers and heading south in the same direction from Madrid to Seville.”
NPRNon-profitReportsDozens are dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain
Sánchez called for increased safety measures
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“Sánchez called for increased safety measures to restore confidence in a high-speed rail system that was once a source of national pride.”
NPRNon-profitReportsDozens are dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain
At least 10 people are killed
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“At least 10 killed in collision of high-speed trains in Spain”
Financial TimesPrivateReportsAt least 10 killed in collision of high-speed trains in Spain
46 people were killed in a January high-speed rail crash in southern Spain
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“Government sources toldEl Paisthat they feared the disaster could be “worse than Adamuz,” referring to a January high-speed rail crash in southern Spain that killed 46 people.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsDozens dead as two high-speed trains collide in Spain
The cause of the collision remained under investigation
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“The cause of the collision remained under investigation, and the number of injured was not immediately confirmed.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsDozens dead as two high-speed trains collide in Spain
Regional President Emiliano Garcia-Page is heading to the crash site
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“Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cancelled his scheduled engagements to monitor the emergency, and regional President Emiliano Garcia-Page said he was heading to the crash site.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsDozens dead as two high-speed trains collide in Spain
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cancelled his scheduled engagements
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“Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cancelled his scheduled engagements to monitor the emergency, and regional President Emiliano Garcia-Page said he was heading to the crash site.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsDozens dead as two high-speed trains collide in Spain
The crash occurred near the Urda station in the Toledo province at around 8.54 am local time
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“Wednesday's crash occurred near the Urda station in the Toledo province at around 8.54 am local time (0754GMT).”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsDozens dead as two high-speed trains collide in Spain
Two carriages derailed and fell down an embankment
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“Two carriages derailed and fell down an embankment, according to emergency services.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsDozens dead as two high-speed trains collide in Spain
At least 64 people have been killed
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“At least 64 people have been killed when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, Spanish dailyEl Paisreported, citing government sources who warned that the death toll could rise.”
TRT WorldState mediaReportsDozens dead as two high-speed trains collide in Spain
Puente: I am not attributing responsibility to anyone, I am just stating the facts
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““I am not attributing responsibility to anyone, I am just stating the facts,” Puente said.”
South China Morning PostPrivateReportsAt least 68 dead in Spain after high-speed trains collide
The crash was caused by an inexplicable order from a central command centre
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“Spain’s Transport Minister Oscar Puente said that the crash was caused by what he called the “inexplicable” order from a central command centre for Spain’s trains after a security system had failed.”
South China Morning PostPrivateAttributesAt least 68 dead in Spain after high-speed trains collide
Spain’s Transport Ministry identified human error as the leading preliminary explanation
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“Spain’s Transport Ministry has identified human error by an operator at rail infrastructure manager Adif as the leading preliminary explanation for the crash.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“Spain’s Transport Ministry has identified human error by an operator at rail infrastructure manager Adif as the leading preliminary explanation for the crash.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
Former Spanish Labor Minister Fatima Banez was among those killed
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“Former Spanish Labor Minister Fatima Banez, 59, was among those killed, according to several Spanish media outlets.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“Former Spanish Labor Minister Fatima Banez, 59, was among those killed, according to several Spanish media outlets.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
The crash occurred at 8:54 AM local time on Wednesday
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“The crash occurred at 8:54 AM local time on Wednesday between the towns of Los Yebenes and Urda, around 120 km south of Madrid, on the high-speed line linking the Spanish capital with Andalusia.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
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“The crash occurred at 8:54 AM local time on Wednesday between the towns of Los Yebenes and Urda, around 120 km south of Madrid, on the high-speed line linking the Spanish capital with Andalusia.”
RTState mediaReportsAt least 39 killed in Spain train collision – media
The LZB control system failed at around 8:30am
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“Puente told journalists that the LZB control system went down at around 8:30am (07:00 GMT) along a 63km (39-mile) stretch, affecting six trains, though he said the exact number was not certain.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsInjuries reported after two trains collide in Spain
Sanchez: Shocked by the serious train accident in Toledo
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“Shocked by the serious train accident in Toledo,”
CGTNState mediaReportsDeath toll from Spain high-speed train collision rises to 64
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed condolences and support for those affected
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“Shocked by the serious train accident in Toledo,”
CGTNState mediaReportsDeath toll from Spain high-speed train collision rises to 64
At least one Chinese national sustained minor injury
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“The Chinese Embassy in Spain has confirmed that four Chinese nationals were aboard the trains involved in the collision, with at least one sustaining minor injury.”
CGTNState mediaReportsDeath toll from Spain high-speed train collision rises to 64
Four Chinese nationals were aboard the trains involved in the collision
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“The Chinese Embassy in Spain has confirmed that four Chinese nationals were aboard the trains involved in the collision, with at least one sustaining minor injury.”
CGTNState mediaReportsDeath toll from Spain high-speed train collision rises to 64
The death toll from a collision between two high-speed trains in Spain's Toledo province has risen to 64
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“The death toll from a collision between two high-speed trains in Spain's Toledo province on Wednesday morning has risen to 64, the Castilla-La Mancha regional government said.”
CGTNState mediaReportsDeath toll from Spain high-speed train collision rises to 64
Numerous people are injured in Spain train crash
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“Numerous injured in Spain train crash: mayor”
CGTNState mediaAttributesNumerous injured in Spain train crash: mayor
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- Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
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- Watch: 'Chaotic scenes' at site of Spain's deadly train crash
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