Spain’s transport minister resigns after deadly train crash
Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 09:32 · Updated 09:46
Óscar Puente resigned six days after a collision near Urda that killed at least 69 people. Another report said he was due to face lawmakers as the government prepared emergency aid for victims and families.
- Transport Minister Óscar Puente resigned six days after a high-speed train collision near Urda that killed at least 69 people and injured dozens.
- Puente said a minister could not remain in office after two serious accidents in less than a year, referring also to a deadly January crash in Andalusia.
- A separate report said Puente was due to face lawmakers on Tuesday while the government prepared emergency aid for victims and their families.
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- Minister
- Óscar Puente
- Resignation timing
- Six days after the collision
- Reported death toll
- At least 69
- Crash location
- Near Urda, south of Madrid
- Aid
- Emergency aid package being prepared for victims and families
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- An earlier Lux story reported that the Spanish train crash killed 69 people and that two Australians were among those confirmed dead. [da73f40c-1fd6-4dcb-9d75-12b09c993b30]
- That earlier story also reported that two California Polytechnic State University students were injured, with one recovering from serious injuries. [da73f40c-1fd6-4dcb-9d75-12b09c993b30]
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