Spain observes third day of mourning as unions demand urgent action following deadly train collision
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez is facing mounting pressure following the incident, which has further knocked confidence in Spain’s rail infrastructure.
Spain mourns on the third day after a tragic train collision in Urda, Toledo, that claimed at least 69 lives. The San Juan Bautista church in the village near the accident site witnessed a packed service, with countless relatives and officials in attendance. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez assured the nation that Spain is diligently working to identify the victims, but Castilla-La Mancha's leader, Emiliano Garcia-Page, warned of the possibility of additional fatalities due to the complex recovery process.
Authorities have identified 67 missing persons, including 14 foreign nationals from various countries. Thirty-one bags of partial remains have further complicated the identification efforts. Meanwhile, train drivers' unions have called for urgent action, demanding a review of regulations regarding train operations when automatic protection systems fail.
The LZB system, which stopped functioning just before the collision, is under investigation. The Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, announced new measures to enhance rail safety and restore public confidence, though the specific measures remain undisclosed. The Urda accident, the country's second this year, is one of Europe's deadliest rail incidents in the 21st century, putting pressure on Sánchez ahead of upcoming elections.
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