High-speed train collision in Spain kills 68
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RENFE, Iryo
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
October 28, 2026
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A high-speed train collision in Castilla-La Mancha resulted in 68 deaths. The Spanish government has declared three days of national mourning and pledged a full investigation.
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