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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Spain's Transport Minister Resigns After Train Crash Kills at Least 69
Caption: Spain’s Transport Minister Resigns After Train Crash Kills at Least 69. Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente has resigned after a train collision killed at least 69 people. The disaster near Urda occurred when a Renfe train struck a stationary Iryo train from behind. Puente announced his departure in Congress after outlining safety measures and facing questions from opposition lawmakers. He said he could not remain after two serious accidents, including January’s crash that killed 46. He also withdrew from November’s early election after opposition parties and some government allies demanded accountability. A reported computer failure had disrupted automatic signalling, forcing trains to stop along the affected stretch. Leaked recordings suggest controllers cleared the Renfe train despite another train remaining stationary on the track. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez praised Puente’s decision as the government faces pressure to restore railway confidence. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Spain,Óscar Puente,Pedro Sánchez,train crash,railway collision,69 fatalities,Urda,Renfe,Iryo,Spanish Transport Minister resignation,railway safety,signalling system failure,train control recordings,Spanish Congress,early election
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