Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 69

Spain has declared three days of mourning following a high-speed train crash in Castilla-La Mancha that killed 69 people, according to Punch. El Pais English reports that the crash occurred on Wednesday near Urda in Toledo and involved a collision between two high-speed trains. The driver of the Renfe AVE and a trainee accompanying him have not been located.

The accident has renewed scrutiny regarding the conditions of rail workers and drivers, who have faced ongoing conflict with the companies operating Spain's rail network. El Pais English notes that a professional association of nearly 6,000 members has expressed discontent, objecting to workers being blamed before investigations are finalized.

This event follows several recent rail disasters, including the Adamuz crash in Córdoba which killed 46 people, and a collision in Gelida that resulted in the death of a trainee driver.

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