Spain begins mourning period after deadly train crash
Emergency services combed through the wreckage overnight as Civil Guard sets up clinics for relatives to provide DNA samples and help identify victims
TL;DR
- A high-speed train collision killed 68 people and injured 107 near Urda, Spain.
- The crash involved two trains, one from Renfe and one from Iryo, traveling in the same direction.
- This is the second fatal high-speed train accident on the same line in Spain this year.
- Spain has begun three days of national mourning.
- Authorities are investigating 'error' and 'inexplicable circumstances' as potential causes.
- Civil Guard has established offices for relatives to provide DNA for victim identification.
- The prime minister stated that such accidents are 'unacceptable' and promised severe action if negligence is found.
- The opposition has called for an immediate and independent review of the entire rail network.