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REPLAY: Spanish Transport Minister gives press conference on train crash
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE24
Source published: 28/10/2026, 14:43:33 UTC
Briefing created: 29/10/2026, 00:45:53 UTC
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Briefings
Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente held a press conference on October 28, 2026, regarding a high-speed train collision south of Madrid that killed 64 people and injured scores more. Authorities warned the death toll could rise, marking one of Europe's deadliest disasters this century. Puente provided details during the conference, though specific casualty figures and recovery numbers were not fully disclosed in the available evidence.
Key points
- Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente held a press conference on October 28, 2026, regarding a high-speed train collision south of Madrid.
- The high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 64 people and injured scores more on Wednesday (October 28).
Context
The event occurred in October 2026, making it one of Europe's deadliest high-speed train disasters this century. Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente provided details during a press conference, though specific casualty figures and recovery numbers were not fully disclosed in the available evidence.
Limitations
Specific casualty figures and recovery numbers were not fully disclosed in the available evidence. The evidence does not specify the exact location beyond 'south of Madrid' or the precise time of the crash beyond 'Wednesday (October 28)'. No additional background on the crash's cause or long-term consequences is supplied.
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