Aftermath of Spanish Train Crash Near Madrid

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 28 October 2026, 11:59 UTC 1 min read

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At least 30 people have died in a collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid, according to a spokesperson for the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha. (Source: Capital Radio/Guardia Civil)

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