At least 68 killed in Spanish high-speed train crash
A high-speed train collision south of Madrid has resulted in at least 68 deaths and numerous injuries. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has declared three days of mourning as investigators look into a potential computer system failure.
Why it matters
This is a major transportation disaster with significant loss of life, prompting a national investigation into rail safety protocols.
A member of the Spanish Red Cross embraces a relative as they wait for news following the collision
At least 68 people have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, with dozens more seriously injured.
Speaking from the crash site, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "the whole of Spain is grieving ", adding: "Lives have been shattered, families have been torn apart, the pain is immense."
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