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Spain holds state funeral for 69 killed in high-speed rail crash
Spain's royals and families attend state funeral for 69 rail crash victims.
In brief
Spain's royals and families attend state funeral for 69 rail crash victims. Spain held a state funeral for 69 people killed in a high-speed rail collision on Oct. 28, with the government facing pressure to improve rail safety after two crashes this year. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
State funeral for 69 victims
Relatives of 69 people killed in a high-speed rail collision attended a state funeral in Toledo Cathedral with Spain's royals.
Collision details
The crash occurred on Oct. 28 near Urda, 140 kilometers south of Madrid, shattering trust in Spain's rail system.
Government response
Transport Minister Óscar Puente resigned, followed by railway infrastructure head Luis Pedro Marco.
Investigation underway
The EU opened an investigation into possible fraud in rail safety funds after two crashes this year.
In short
Spain held a state funeral for 69 people killed in a high-speed rail collision on Oct. 28, with the government facing pressure to improve rail safety after two crashes this year.
