Two Australians confirmed dead in Spain’s high-speed train crash

Two Australians are among the 69 victims of a recent train collision in Spain, which has raised concerns about rail safety. The disaster, one of the deadliest in Europe this century, involved a Renfe train colliding with a stationary Iryo train. The identification of victims is ongoing, with forensics teams working to confirm identities. The incident has prompted condolences from Australian officials, who are assisting the families of the deceased. This accident marks Spain's second high-speed train collision this year, following a previous crash in January that resulted in 46 fatalities. The tragedy occurs just before a general election in Spain.