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Spain mourns as high-speed train crash kills at least 68, investigation launched
A high-speed train collision on Oct 28 killed at least 68 people and injured around 100, marking Spain's second fatal rail crash this year, prompting questions about rail safety.
Spain is in mourning following a deadly high-speed train crash that occurred on Oct 28, leaving at least 68 people dead and around 100 others injured, according to multiple international outlets. The incident, which took place on Wednesday, marks the second fatal high-speed rail crash in Spain within a year and the third fatal train crash in the country in 2026, reported Straits Times. France 24 noted that the collision has reignited concerns over rail safety, as authorities have launched an official investigation into the cause of the accident. The crash unfolded when two trains collided on a high-speed line, though specific details surrounding the sequence of events remain unclear pending the outcome of the ongoing probe.
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