Riots in Madrid after train disaster. Police used tear gas

On Wednesday evening, Madrid witnessed intense protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Transport Minister Oscar Puente following a deadly train crash in Toledo. Approximately 1,500 demonstrators, mainly from far-right groups, blamed the government for negligence leading to the disaster that resulted in at least 68 fatalities. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd, which remained defiant late into the night. The crash occurred when a Renfe train was allowed to proceed despite a red signal, attributed to a protocol breach and human error. This incident marks the second major train disaster in Spain this year, intensifying public discontent against the government.