# Protesters clash with police after deadly train crash in Spain

> Spanish train crash kills 69; protests erupt over rail safety.
- Title: Protesters clash with police after deadly train crash in Spain
- Summary: Spanish train crash kills 69; protests erupt over rail safety. Spain's rail system crash killed 69 people, sparking protests demanding transport minister and…
- Keywords: crash, trains, death, spain, protests, news, politics, world, Protesters, clash, police, deadly
- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/protesters-clash-with-police-after-deadly-train-crash-in-spain
- Published: 2026-10-29T17:32:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: crash, trains, death, spain, protests, news, politics, world
## Train crash in Spain
Two high-speed trains collided near Urda, south of Madrid, killing at least 69 people.
## Emergency response
Over 50 hospitalized, 15 in critical condition; hundreds of emergency workers on scene.
## Government mourning
Spain observes first of three days of mourning for the crash victims.
## Investigations underway
Investigators examine if train traffic controllers caused the crash by failing safety systems.
## Protests in Madrid
Over 1,000 protesters demanded resignations of transport minister and prime minister.
## Far-right involvement
Far-right groups led protests calling for resignations of transport minister and prime minister.
## Riot police response
Police deployed tear gas after protesters pressed against cordon.
## Political tensions
Spain faces protests over housing costs ahead of November election.
## Legal action
Vox filed lawsuit against transport minister for homicide and injuries related to crash.
## Government response
Prime minister vows rail safety improvements to prevent future tragedies.
## Key takeaway

Spain's rail system crash killed 69 people, sparking protests demanding transport minister and prime minister resignations.