At least 30 people killed in Spain when two high-speed trains collide
A collision between two high-speed trains in Spain has resulted in at least 68 deaths, marking the country's second major rail accident this year. Authorities are investigating a potential communications failure that led to the crash.
Why it matters
This is a major humanitarian tragedy and raises significant questions regarding the safety and management of European high-speed rail infrastructure.
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At least 68 people have died after a Spanish high-speed express slammed into a stationary, with rescuers scouring mangled carriages for more bodies after Spain's second fatal rail crash this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said "all of Spain" was in mourning after the collision, which the transport minister said happened after a Renfe service was authorised to proceed despite an active red signal due to a stationary train ahead.
Oscar Puente told reporters in Madrid that the red signal was issued due to a computer communications failure, which automatically stopped traffic, but an erroneous decision was then taken to restart the Renfe train.
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