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Leaked audio of Spain high-speed train crash clearance

The story so farAt least 69 people were killed in a high-speed train collision near Toledo, Spain, which is one of the deadliest rail accidents in the country's history. Leaked audio of exchanges between a control centre and train drivers appears to show one high-speed train was cleared to move at normal speed even though another train ahead had stalled on the track. Spanish reports say one train was travelling at 160 kph when it smashed into the second train, according to Reuters.

How it developed

  1. 30 Oct 2026→ in the 30 Oct 2026 issue

    Leaked audio of Spain high-speed train crash clearance

    • At least 69 people were killed in a high-speed train collision near Toledo, Spain, which is one of the deadliest rail accidents in the country's history.
    • Leaked audio of exchanges between a control centre and train drivers appears to show one high-speed train was cleared to move at normal speed even though another train ahead had stalled on the track.
    • Spanish reports say one train was travelling at 160 kph when it smashed into the second train, according to Reuters.
  2. 28 Oct 2026→ in the 28 Oct 2026 issue

    Spain high-speed train collision kills at least 10

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