Madrid protests erupt following fatal high-speed train collision

Spain train accident Renfe Madrid protests Óscar Puente Pedro Sánchez

Massive protests broke out in Madrid following a high-speed train collision near Urda that killed at least 68 people and injured dozens more. Demonstrators gathered outside the Ministry of Transport, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Transport Minister Óscar Puente.

The accident occurred when a Renfe high-speed train collided with a stationary Iryo train. Investigations are examining reports that the Renfe train was instructed to continue at normal speed despite safety system issues. Authorities noted that the instruction may have violated standard procedures, and the control center failed to ensure the track ahead was clear.

Protests, which included participation from right-wing groups such as Falange, turned violent as police used tear gas to disperse crowds after demonstrators began throwing objects. The collision resulted in three carriages derailing and falling down a slope.

Entities

Falange · Finnish-Swedish Chamber of Commerce · Helsingborg · Iryo · Kjell Skoglund · Lena Wrentner · MSC · Madrid · Oscar Puente · Pedro Sánchez · Renfe · Sweden

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[● 2 SOURCES] Police used tear gas to disperse approximately 1,500 demonstrators in Madrid. www.vg.no · www.vigga.no
[● 3 SOURCES] At least 68 people died in the train collision. www.vg.no · www.vigga.no · nyadagbladet.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Renfe train was reportedly told to continue at normal speed despite safety system issues. www.vg.no
[○ 1 SOURCE] Three carriages derailed and fell down a slope during the collision. www.vg.no
[○ 1 SOURCE] The accident occurred near Urda, approximately 130 kilometers south of Madrid. www.vg.no
[● 2 SOURCES] Demonstrators demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Transport Minister Óscar Puente. www.vg.no · nyadagbladet.se
[● 2 SOURCES] The collision involved a Renfe high-speed train and a stationary Iryo train. www.vg.no · www.vigga.no
[○ 1 SOURCE] The protest was organized by groups including Falange and Revuelta. nyadagbladet.se