Another train tragedy leaves at least 68 dead and shakes Spain in the midst of the pre-campaign: the Government downplays the system failure and points to an "inexplicable" order from control

Just nine months after the Adamuz tragedy, Spain faced another railway disaster in Toledo, where an AVE train collided with a stationary Iryo train, resulting in at least 68 fatalities. The incident occurred shortly before 9 AM, disrupting a political day ahead of the upcoming elections. The Transport Minister attributed the crash to a "clearly erroneous" decision by the control center, which allowed the AVE to proceed despite a red signal indicating the Iryo was stopped. A malfunction in the LZB safety system led to the collision, raising questions about the control center's actions during the critical moments before the crash. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez vowed to investigate thoroughly and ensure accountability, emphasizing the need for improved railway safety.