# Spain train crash kills 69: What happened?

https://mins.news/en/item/120753

- France 24, 2026-10-29 12:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-spain-s-train-crash-kills-69-people-what-exactly-happened

> A deadly train accident in Spain that killed 69 people and injured scores has renewed national scrutiny of railway safety. The transport minister cited an “error” and “inexplicable circumstances,” calling it one of Europe’s deadliest train disasters this century.

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