Second major crash on same Spanish rail line in nine months kills 69
A high-speed train crash in Spain killed 69 people. It was Europe's worst crash since 2013. People are calling for Transport Minister Oscar Puente to step down. This was the second major crash on the same rail line this year. A January crash killed 46.
Europe's worst train crash since 2013 has killed 69 people. People are calling for Transport Minister Oscar Puente to step down.
This was the second major crash on the same rail line this year. A January crash killed 46.
Puente will appear before lawmakers on Tuesday to answer questions. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the government will double victim payouts.
Compensation will come faster. Temporary care will improve.
The government is also preparing new safety steps. These include speed limits and faster rollout of the European Rail Traffic Management System for safety and signalling across the network.
Puente has refused to resign. He says he will take responsibility by explaining what happened and fixing the system.
- January crash on same line killed 46
- Prior crash
- Deadliest train crash since 2013
- Europe's worst
Why it mattersA second major crash on the same line in nine months shows serious problems with Spain's rail infrastructure, safety systems, and supervision.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though the crash underscores risks in ageing infrastructure globally and the stakes of safety system failures.
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