Spain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
Spain's second high-speed rail disaster this year, a crash in which one train struck another from behind, killing 68 people, has raised fresh concerns about the safety of the country's rail network.
A high-speed rail collision in the Spanish province of Toledo has killed at least 68 people. The accident occurred when one train struck another from behind, marking Spain's second high-speed rail disaster this year and raising concerns regarding the safety of the national rail network, according to NPR.
BBC News described the event as one of the worst rail disasters in modern European history, noting that emergency teams worked through the night to locate victims. Following the crash, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed condolences and solidarity with those affected, according to The Vibes. Additionally, Bernama reported that European leaders expressed condolences and pledged their readiness to assist Spain.
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