Spain train crash kills 69; two Australians and two California students are among those affected

Crime · First reported 2 Nov, 15:05 · Updated 15:28

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Spanish authorities identified two Australians among 69 people confirmed dead after two high-speed trains collided. A separate report says two California Polytechnic State University students were injured; one, Leah Silver-Fajardo, is recovering from serious injuries.

Spanish authorities confirmed 69 deaths, including two Australians, after two high-speed trains collided last week.
Investigators are examining the cause; the ABC reports that one train struck another that had stopped on the tracks about 130 kilometres south of Madrid.
A report on two injured California Polytechnic State University students identifies Leah Silver-Fajardo as one of them and describes her serious injuries and ongoing treatment.

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Key facts

Deaths confirmed: 69
Australians among the dead: Two
Location reported by ABC: About 130 kilometres south of Madrid
California university students injured: Two
Silver-Fajardo fundraiser: More than $92,000 raised toward a $110,000 goal as of Monday morning