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Spain's Transport Minister Resigns After Train Crash
Spain's transport minister resigns following train crash that killed 69 people.
In brief
Spain's transport minister resigns following train crash that killed 69 people. Spain's transport minister Oscar Puente resigned after train crash killing at least 69 people. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Spain's transport minister resigns
Spain's transport minister Oscar Puente resigned on Tuesday, six days after a train crash killed at least 69 people.
Crash details
A Renfe AVE train carrying 397 passengers collided with an Iryo train with 147 passengers on October 28, 2026.
Resignation reasons
Puente said he resigned due to political dignity after two serious rail accidents in less than a year.
Political context
The resignation comes four weeks before the general election and is seen as a blow to the Socialist government.
The one thing
Spain's transport minister Oscar Puente resigned after train crash killing at least 69 people.
