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  "id": 18016019,
  "title": "Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/spanish-transport-minister-resigns-days-after-deadly-train-crash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T20:44:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC World",
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    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6wydqd4yxdyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spain's Transport Minister Óscar Puente has resigned following a deadly high-speed train collision that left at least 69 individuals deceased and numerous others injured. Puente delivered his resignation statement in Congress, where he had appeared to discuss the circumstances surrounding the accident that occurred near the town of Urda, located south of Madrid. The minister emphasized that a transport minister in a country like Spain could not retain their position after two such severe accidents within a year, particularly noting a catastrophic crash in January in Andalusia, southern Spain.\n\nThe recent tragedy took place when a state-operated Renfe high-speed train collided with the rear of another stationary train operated by Iryo company. Puente made his decision public at the conclusion of a congressional session, during which he presented new rail safety measures and faced questioning from the opposition. He revealed his resignation immediately after the disaster on October 28th, though he had waited several days before making the announcement.\n\nPuente had been facing growing pressure from opposition parties and some government allies who demanded his removal from office. Leaked audio recordings obtained by Spanish media shortly after the crash revealed conversations between train drivers and a control center within minutes of the disaster. These tapes suggest that one high-speed train was permitted to move despite another train having stalled on the track approximately 25 kilometers (15 miles) ahead. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged that authorities will thoroughly investigate every detail of this tragedy.",
  "summary": "At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.",
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    "Óscar Puente resigns as Spanish Transport Minister",
    "Deadly train crash kills at least 69 people",
    "Minister cites two severe accidents in a year"
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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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