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Spain entered three days of mourning on Thursday following a high-speed rail collision in the Castilla-La Mancha region on Wednesday morning. The accident, described by Euronews as a deadly train crash, involved a Renfe service that collided with the rear of a stationary Iryo train. Gulf News reports that 68 people were killed and numerous others were injured in the crash, which occurred on a line connecting Madrid and Seville.
The transport minister has cited an error and inexplicable circumstances as factors in the collision.
According to Gulf News, the disaster marks Spain's second high-speed rail collision this year and is among the deadliest train disasters in Europe this century. Following the incident, The Local Spain reports that flight prices have soared. Additionally, The Local Spain notes that thieves have stolen sensitive data belonging to a Spanish opposition party.
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