Sánchez accepts the resignation of the Minister of Transport

The Spanish Prime Minister accepted the resignation of Transport Minister Óscar Puente following a train collision in Urda. Pedro Sánchez announced that Carlos Cuerpo will take over the position until the upcoming general elections. Puente resigned out of empathy for the victims and political dignity, stating that a transport minister cannot remain in office after two accidents in less than a year. Sánchez praised Puente's dedication and integrity during his service. The train crash resulted in 69 fatalities and over a hundred injuries, with investigations pointing to a technical failure and human error as causes.