LIVE, accident between two trains in Spain: at least 68 dead, three days of national mourning and minutes of silence organized across the country
A train collision in Spain resulted in at least 68 fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting three days of national mourning. The incident occurred on the Madrid-Andalusia line, involving a Renfe train with 397 passengers and an Iryo train with 147. The Spanish transport minister visited the site, while Vox party filed a lawsuit against the infrastructure management company, Adif, for involuntary manslaughter. Silence was observed nationwide in memory of the victims, and Renfe suspended ticket sales on the affected route until December. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities stating it is too early to determine the cause of the accident.