The Spanish transport minister has resigned days after a train collision south of Madrid. At least 69 people were killed and dozens were injured. Public attention has turned to questions of rail safety and official accountability.
Emergency crews reached the site south of the capital as darkness fell. Investigators opened an inquiry but have not named a cause. Recovery continued as relatives waited for news of the missing and the dead.
Public attention has turned to questions of rail safety and official accountability.
The minister left the post after days of political pressure in parliament. Lawmakers demanded a full accounting of maintenance and operating procedures. The government pledged to cooperate with investigators and to review rail protocols.
Spain depends on its rail network for passenger travel and freight. Communities far from Madrid held vigils for those lost. Officials said more details would follow once teams finish work at the scene.
