Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens
Also reported by France24, Guardian World
Summary
Spain began three days of national mourning after a collision between two trains killed at least 68 people and injured dozens. Officials are investigating why a train stopped because of a computer failure was told to move again; rescue crews continued searching the wreckage and identifying victims.Key Facts
- The collision happened Wednesday on the Madrid-to-Seville rail line.
- The stationary train, operated by private company Iryo, had 147 passengers and reportedly stopped because of a computer failure.
- Transport Minister Óscar Puente said a control centre in Madrid instructed trains to move again without speed restrictions after the system failure.
- The other train was operated by state-owned Renfe and carried 397 passengers; the impact sent several carriages down an embankment.
- Hundreds of personnel used drones and helicopters to search the crash site and clear debris.
- Many victims had not yet been identified, and the Civil Guard opened missing-person bureaus in Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Córdoba.
- Most political parties suspended election campaigning; Vox said it would continue campaigning.
- Rail drivers planned to strike Thursday, saying the action was in defence of railway safety.
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