# Spain's Sánchez addresses nation from site of deadly train collision

https://mins.news/en/item/119449

- France 24, 2026-10-28 16:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/spain-pm-sanchez-gives-speech-on-train-collision

> Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez spoke to the nation at the collision site in Toledo province, expressing solidarity with victims, their families and the injured. Transport Minister Óscar Puente said a computer malfunction disrupted the safety system, and a RENFE train was told to proceed despite an active stop signal before striking a stationary IRYO train. At least 64 people died and 58 were injured; rescue teams are still searching the wreckage.

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