Spain mourns another rail disaster less than a year after the Adamuz tragedy
The collision between two high-speed trains, which killed at least 68 people near Toledo, is believed to have been caused by a computer failure followed by human error. The transport minister called the accident 'unthinkable.'
A high-speed train collision in central Spain near Toledo on Wednesday has killed at least 68 people and wounded approximately 100 others, according to France 24. The incident marks the country's second fatal rail crash this year. Survivors of the accident have expressed feelings of shock, panic, and anger regarding the crash in Toledo province, reported by BBC World.
An official investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision. Le Monde English reports that the accident is believed to have been caused by a computer failure followed by human error, an event the transport minister described as unthinkable.
In response to the tragedy, King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables to King Felipe VI to offer their deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, according to the Saudi Gazette.
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