# Spain's Transport Minister Resigns After Train Crash

> Spain's transport minister resigns following train crash that killed 69 people.
- Title: Spain's Transport Minister Resigns After Train Crash
- Summary: Spain's transport minister resigns following train crash that killed 69 people. Spain's transport minister Oscar Puente resigned after train crash killing at…
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/11/04/spain-s-transport-minister-resigns-after-the-train-crash-that-killed-at-least-69-people
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Spain's transport minister Oscar Puente resigned after train crash killing at least 69 people.