# 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.
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.