Some 69 people have been confirmed dead but the toll may rise further, with at least 70 people reported missing Peunte begins by paying tribute to all affected by the incident. He says that “at present, evidence points to a failure within Adif’s command and control centre,” but adds that investigators are still looking “to clarify what exactly happened.” He says he still has confidence in the system. Continue reading...
People of 27 nationalities may be among those killed or injured in Spain train crash, Sánchez says – Europe live
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