Former Spanish employment minister died in train crash

Fátima Báñez, former Spanish Employment Minister, was confirmed dead in a train collision near Toledo that killed at least 69 people. Her death was announced by CEOE, the main employers' association in Spain, which she chaired. The organization praised her leadership and commitment, noting her significant impact on those she worked with. Authorities had indicated she was in one of the most affected carriages shortly after the crash, but confirmation of her death came later.