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Spain's high-speed rail network, once hailed for its safety, has faced two major accidents in nine months, leading to a national debate on its reliability. The latest collision, which occurred in Toledo province, resulted in at least 69 fatalities and over 100 injuries. The incident has prompted Transport Minister Óscar Puente to attribute the crash to human error, while railway unions argue that deteriorating working conditions and insufficient staffing are to blame. The government has initiated an investigation into the disaster, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez acknowledging the need to restore public trust in the rail system. The crash has also disrupted rail travel, with the high-speed route between Madrid and Seville temporarily closed. This is the second major crash on the Madrid-Seville line this year, following an earlier incident in January that killed 46 people.
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