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  "id": 16971305,
  "title": "Spain train crash: Rescue operation continues as some call for minister to step down; election campaigns halted",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/spain-train-crash-rescue-operation-continues-as-some-call-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T22:37:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/spain-train-crash-rescue-operation-continues-as-some-call-for-minister-to-step-down-election-campaigns-halted-101793222758794.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rescue efforts continue near Urda in central Spain, more than 12 hours after a high-speed train collision left at least 68 people dead and dozens injured. Forensic teams in Toledo are working to identify victims, while families of missing passengers anxiously await updates. The crash occurred when a Renfe high-speed train hit a stationary train operated by private company Iryo. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed grief, stating Spain has suffered two serious train accidents in a year. The CSIF union demanded Transport Minister Oscar Puente's resignation, accusing him of scapegoating a \"hardworking person.\" Renfe suspended service between Madrid and Andalusia, with an alternative transport plan to be announced on Friday. Prime Minister Sanchez halted campaigning ahead of the November 29 snap election, as political parties and leaders visited the crash site.",
  "summary": "At least 68 people died when two high-speed trains collided in Spain, and a union now wants the transport minister to resign.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "What we know so far about the deadly train crash in Spain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-deadly-train-crash-in-spain",
        "published": "2026-10-28T21:04:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "What we know so far about the deadly train crash in Spain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-deadly-train-crash-in-spain-16962535",
        "published": "2026-10-28T21:56:42.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/spain-madrid-mourns-train-crash-victims-as-rescuers-work-through-the",
        "published": "2026-10-28T23:10:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Spain train collision sparks protests, calls for transport minister’s resignation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/spain-train-collision-sparks-protests-calls-for-transport-ministers",
        "published": "2026-10-29T00:13:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "2 S. Koreans injured in deadly train collision in Spain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/2-s-koreans-injured-in-deadly-train-collision-in-spain",
        "published": "2026-10-29T00:29:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "2 Koreans injured in deadly train collision in Spain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/2-koreans-injured-in-deadly-train-collision-in-spain",
        "published": "2026-10-29T01:07:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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