# Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills 68

https://mins.news/en/item/120312

- DW, 2026-10-29 07:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/spain-train-crash-pm-sanchez-calls-for-investigation-as-3-days-of-mourning-begins/a-79792085?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Spain began three days of national mourning for the 68 people killed when a RENFE high-speed train struck a stationary Iryo train in Castilla-La Mancha. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged a full investigation and stronger rail safety measures.

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