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Spanish transport minister faces calls to quit after deadly train crash

30 Oct 2026, 14:21 · France 24

Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente faced calls to resign but ruled out stepping down on Friday. This follows Wednesday’s train crash in Toledo province, which killed 69 people. It is the country’s second high-speed rail disaster this year. FRANCE 24 correspondent Sarah Morris reports.