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Spain transport minister resigns after train crash kills 69
Óscar Puente quits as transport minister and withdraws from the 29 November election after a high-speed collision near Urda killed 69 people.
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Spain's transport minister, Óscar Puente, resigned on 3 November 2026 and withdrew from the 29 November general election, six days after a high-speed train collision near Urda killed 69 people. He announced the decision in Congress after outlining new rail safety measures.
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Spain identifies foreign victims among 69 killed in high-speed train crash
Authorities say four US citizens and nationals of Canada, Japan and other countries are among 69 killed in the October 28 high-speed train collision near Urda, Spain.
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At least 30 killed in high-speed train collision in Toledo province, Spain
Two high-speed trains from Madrid to Seville collided in Toledo province, killing at least 30. Officials warn the toll could rise; rail service is suspended.