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Breaking: DFAT trying to confirm welfare of two Australians involved in Spanish train crash

Breaking: DFAT trying to confirm welfare of two Australians involved in Spanish train crash
ABC Australia Friday 30 October 2026, 08:04 UTC 1 min read
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Australians potentially impacted by Spain rail disaster, DFAT says Posted Australian authorities are working to confirm the wellbeing of two Australians after the deadly train crash in Spain earlier this week. A statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says consular assistance is being provided to the family of two Australians in connection with the collision. "Our heartfelt condolences are with the families and loved ones of those killed, with those injured and all...

Australians potentially impacted by Spain rail disaster, DFAT says Posted Australian authorities are working to confirm the wellbeing of two Australians after the deadly train crash in Spain earlier this week. A statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says consular assistance is being provided to the family of two Australians in connection with the collision. "Our heartfelt condolences are with the families and loved ones of those killed, with those injured and all affected by the train collision in Spain," a spokesperson said. The crash in central Spain on Wednesday killed at least 69 people. Loading
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