Spanish transport minister resigns after train crash killed 69 people
Also reported by Guardian World, BBC World
Summary
Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente resigned less than a week after a train collision killed 69 people in Castilla-La Mancha. He also withdrew from the upcoming general election, saying two severe rail accidents in less than a year made it impossible for him to remain in office.Key Facts
- The crash happened on the Madrid-Seville line when a Renfe train hit a stationary train operated by Iryo.
- Authorities had ordered trains to stop on part of the line after a signal failure, but central controllers later authorized the Renfe train to continue.
- The collision followed a January high-speed train derailment in Andalusia that killed 46 people.
- Spain reduced service on the Madrid-Seville line while the Railway Safety Agency reviews its safety system.
- The government plans to introduce an artificial intelligence system to help detect anomalies and monitor communications between drivers and controllers.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a 30-million-euro aid package for victims and their families.
- Bereaved families are set to receive 72,121 euros in direct aid and an equal amount in advance compensation.
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