Why did the trains collide? Three catastrophic failures that have cost 68 lives
At least three linked problems are identified. We review what we know about the accident and the main unknowns.
At least 68 people have died in the Urda train accident, with several dozen injured. The incident involved a collision between a Renfe AVE train and a stopped Iryo train. Spanish Minister Óscar Puente has stated that an "inexplicable" order to resume normal movement was given by Adif's Control Centre. Investigations suggest there were at least three issues leading up to the accident. The accident is being analysed using data from Renfe and intelligence agents.
Written by urgent.news from El Pais's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
