Audio fragments point to human error in control center as the cause of train disaster in Spain

Audio recordings reveal significant human errors in the control center prior to a train collision in Spain, raising questions about their inaction. Two high-speed trains collided near Urda, resulting in 68 fatalities and 15 serious injuries. Just before the crash, the automatic safety system failed, and the control center took over, instructing one train to proceed despite a red signal and another train occupying the track. The recordings indicate that the traffic controller ordered the approaching train to resume normal speed, disregarding safety protocols that required reduced speed. The Spanish Prime Minister has promised a thorough investigation into potential negligence.