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Spanish Train Disaster Came After Train Ordered to Go in Error: Minister

  • On Wednesday, a Renfe high-speed train collided with a stationary Iryo service near Urda, Toledo, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens. The crash occurred on the Madrid-Seville line, derailing carriages.
  • Transport Minister Óscar Puente reported a computer communications failure disabled safety systems along a 63-kilometer track section; the central control room then issued an 'inexplicable' order to proceed despite an active red signal. Puente described this decision as a protocol violation.
  • Regional president Emiliano Garcia-Page confirmed 68 deaths, with 58 people hospitalized, including 15 in critical condition. The two trains collectively carried 544 passengers, underscoring the scale of the disaster.
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared three days of national mourning following the tragedy. The Spanish Football Federation suspended all 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday, stating the decision was 'as a mark of respect and solidarity'.
  • This marks Spain's second fatal high-speed rail accident this year, intensifying scrutiny ahead of the November 29 general election. While Spain invested about €1.5 billion annually in its network, only 16% was earmarked for maintenance, critics note.
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Telemundo Area de la Bahía 48 broke the news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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