Riots broke out in Madrid after the deadly train accident, protesters demonstrated against the Prime Minister and the Minister of Transport

Protests occurred in Madrid following a severe train accident that resulted in at least 68 fatalities. Approximately 1500 activists participated, some clashing with police, leading to the use of tear gas. The demonstrations targeted Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Transport Minister Óscar Puente, who were blamed for the incident. The crash involved a Renfe high-speed train colliding with an Iryo train, with over 500 passengers on board. The cause remains unclear, but human error has been suggested. An automatic control system failure was reported prior to the accident, leading to a transfer of control to a central station. The protests were organized by far-right groups, including the Falangista Youth.