Spain declared three days of national mourning after Wednesday's collision of two high-speed trains near the village of Urda, about 150 kilometers south of Madrid. According to authorities, at least 68 people died, with some reports putting the toll at 69 victims. Dozens more passengers were injured, and rescuers continued searching for victims through the night. France24 ↗
The trains were traveling from Madrid to Seville. Transport Minister Óscar Puente said initial findings suggest human error. However, the operator of one of the services disputed this version, claiming its driver had not received an instruction to continue the journey. Deutschlandfunk ↗
The accident has drawn criticism of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government, which is preparing for elections scheduled for next month. More than a thousand people protested in front of the transport ministry in Madrid, with the demonstration called by far-right groups. Some participants demanded Minister Puente's resignation. Clashes with police broke out during the protest, and police eventually dispersed the gathering. Merkur ↗
Opposition parties are demanding an immediate investigation into the tragedy. Critics point to the state of railway maintenance and safety systems, as well as a May warning from unions about fatigue among control center workers. Sánchez has so far continued to express confidence in the minister. The investigation is meant to clarify the cause of the collision and determine any responsibility. HVG ↗
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