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  "id": 17017851,
  "title": "Spain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/spain-reckons-with-2nd-deadly-train-crash-of-the-year-ahead-of-17017851",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T06:10:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NPR",
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    "url": "https://www.npr.org/2026/10/29/nx-s1-6021963/spain-train-crash-updates"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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.\n\nBBC 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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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Ten dead in high-speed train crash in Spain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/ten-dead-in-high-speed-train-crash-in-spain",
        "published": "2026-10-28T09:51:46.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Ten dead in high-speed train crash in Spain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/ten-dead-in-high-speed-train-crash-in-spain-16884021",
        "published": "2026-10-28T09:51:46.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Spain: At least 10 dead in crash between 2 high-speed trains",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/spain-at-least-10-dead-in-crash-between-2-high-speed-trains",
        "published": "2026-10-28T10:11:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Lee offers condolences over deadly train crash in Spain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/lee-offers-condolences-over-deadly-train-crash-in-spain",
        "published": "2026-10-29T01:36:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Lee offers condolences over deadly train crash in Spain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/lee-offers-condolences-over-deadly-train-crash-in-spain-16993248",
        "published": "2026-10-29T02:22:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Anwar extends condolences to Spain after deadly train crash kills at least 68",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/anwar-extends-condolences-to-spain-after-deadly-train-crash-kills-at",
        "published": "2026-10-29T03:59:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Spain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/spain-reckons-with-2nd-deadly-train-crash-of-the-year-ahead-of",
        "published": "2026-10-29T04:05:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Spain train crash: PM Sanchez calls for investigation as 3 days of mourning begins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/spain-train-crash-pm-sanchez-calls-for-investigation-as-3-days-of",
        "published": "2026-10-29T07:22:00.000Z"
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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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