Spain reckons with second deadly train crash of the year
Summary
Spain is mourning after a high-speed train collision in central Spain killed 69 people and left 50 hospitalized, prompting a fresh investigation into rail safety. The crash has deepened concerns about the country's rail network just weeks before a national election.
Key Points
- A high-speed train collision in central Spain killed 69 people and left 50 others hospitalized.
- Search teams continued recovery efforts as cranes, police, and soldiers worked through the wreckage near Toledo.
- Spain declared three days of mourning after the country's second deadly train disaster this year.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited the crash site and pledged an investigation and safety improvements.
