Dénia makes decision over Halloween events after fatal Spanish train crash
Dénia has declared three days of official mourning following a fatal train accident in Spain, but has decided to keep […]
A high-speed train collision occurred on Wednesday in Urda, Toledo, when one train struck another from behind. The accident, which is the second fatal high-speed rail disaster in Spain this year on the line connecting Madrid to southern Andalusia, has resulted in at least 69 deaths. Regional leader Emiliano Garcia-Page reported that human remains were discovered during overnight rescue efforts involving cranes and the lifting of wreckage.
The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation expressed condolences on Thursday following the death of 24-year-old long jumper Julieta Gallego, a regular participant in club championships for Madrid-based AD Sprint. According to Channel News Asia, her personal best in the long jump was 5.90 metres.
In response to the tragedy, the town of Dénia has declared three days of official mourning. However, Euro Weekly News reports that the town has decided to proceed with its Halloween celebrations, including the final days of the Fira de Tots Sants and the Nit de les Aqüelles, to protect children's enjoyment.
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