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A high-speed train operated by Spain's state-owned rail company, Renfe, collided with a stationary train run by the private rail company Iryo near Urda, resulting in 69 fatalities and over 100 injuries. This incident, occurring just nine months after a similar crash near Adamuz that claimed 46 lives, has severely shaken public trust in Spain's rail network. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his government are under pressure to address the safety concerns, especially with a snap general election approaching. The transport minister, Óscar Puente, has resigned, acknowledging the gravity of the situation. Opposition parties, including the conservative People's Party and the far-right Vox party, have criticized the government's handling of the rail safety issues and are calling for investigations into potential negligence and mismanagement.
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