Spain is plunged into mourning after a tragic railway accident in which the collision of two high-speed trains killed at least 68 people, while dozens of others were injured. The incident has caused great shock across the country, and authorities have committed to clarifying the circumstances and causes of the accident.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has declared three days of official mourning, on 29, 30 and 31 October, in memory of the victims. He has guaranteed that investigations will continue until the full truth of the incident is established and that any possible responsibility will be addressed with seriousness.
“If there was negligence, it will be uncovered, and if there were failures in the safety system, there will be a response with full determination”, Sánchez said, stressing that at this moment the priority remains assistance for the injured and support for the families of the victims.
The Spanish head of government described it as unacceptable that the country should face two railway accidents of this kind within the same year, raising concerns about the safety of rail transport.
King Felipe VI expressed sorrow over the tragedy, offering condolences to the families who lost loved ones and support for the injured. As a sign of respect for the victims, he has cancelled planned activities for the coming days. Several political parties have also cancelled public engagements. Authorities and rescue teams continue their work, while the country awaits clear answers on the causes of the accident and possible responsibilities.