Two Australians checked after Spain train kills 69
Australian authorities are confirming the wellbeing of two nationals after a train collision in central Spain killed at least 69 people.
A collision between two trains in central Spain on Wednesday killed at least 69 people. The collision was one of Europe's deadliest rail disasters.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is providing consular assistance to the families of two Australians. Transport Minister Oscar Puente said a computer malfunction stopped a safety system on one section of track.
All trains on that section had to stop. Minutes later, a state operator train was told it could run again without speed restrictions.
It collided with a private train carrying more than 500 passengers across both services. Spain declared three days of national mourning.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged to establish every detail of what happened and to strengthen safety measures.
- At least 69 people
- Death toll
- Central Spain
- Location
- More than 500 across both trains
- Passengers
Why it mattersTwo Australians are directly affected and receiving support from DFAT. The crash reveals serious gaps in railway safety systems.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au·thenightly.com.au
