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Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash

Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash
BBC News Tuesday 03 November 2026, 20:44 UTC 1 min read
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At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.

At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.
Spanish (ORG) Madrid (LOCATION)
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