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Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Spain's Transport Minister Óscar Puente resigned following a high-speed train collision near Urda that killed at least 69 people and injured dozens, marking his second major rail accident during his tenure.
- Puente cited the severity of two serious train accidents within a year, including a previous deadly crash in Andalusia, as the reason for his resignation.
- The collision occurred when a Renfe-operated high-speed train collided with a stationary Iryo train, raising concerns about rail safety protocols.
- Leaked audio recordings suggested that a high-speed train was cleared to proceed despite another train being stopped on the same track, highlighting possible operational failures.
- Puente announced his resignation in Congress after outlining new rail safety measures and facing intense scrutiny from opposition parties and government allies.
