Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash
Summary
Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente resigned on Tuesday, six days after a train collision near Urda killed at least 69 people and injured dozens. Puente said he could not remain in office after two serious rail accidents in less than a year, including a deadly crash in Andalusia in January.Key Facts
- The collision near Urda occurred on 28 October, south of Madrid.
- A state-operated Renfe high-speed train struck the back of a stationary train operated by Iryo.
- At least 69 people died and dozens were injured in the collision.
- Puente announced his resignation at the end of a congressional session on 3 November.
- He said he had decided to resign immediately after the disaster.
- Opposition parties and some government allies had called for Puente to step down.
- Leaked recordings appear to show a train was cleared to move even though another train had stopped about 25 kilometres ahead.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said authorities would investigate the details of the crash.
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