Spain declares three days of mourning after high-speed train crash
Spain has begun three days of national mourning after a collision of high-speed trains that killed 68 people. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for an investigation into the causes of the accident.
Yulduz Salimov1 min read
Spain began three days of national mourning following a collision of high-speed trains, in which 68 people died. The accident occurred on Wednesday morning in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha. The number of injured exceeds several dozen, while relatives of those killed and injured are trying to obtain information about their loved ones.
Renfe, the state operator, collided with the rear of a stationary train belonging to Iryo, a private Spanish company. According to the transport minister, the cause was an "error" and "unexplained circumstances" that led to the crash.
Questions about safety
This is the second accident involving high-speed trains in Spain this year. According to the agency, it is one of the deadliest railway accidents in Europe in the current century. The crash has once again raised questions about the safety of the country's railway network.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for an investigation into the causes of the accident.
Mourning
The mourning period in the country will last three days, beginning on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Source: scmp.com
