Spain Train Accident Update: Demonstration took place in Madrid after the death of 68 people in the Spain train accident. People demanded the resignation of the Transport Minister and raised questions on railway safety.
Spain Train Accident Update: Madrid. The death toll in the train accident that occurred in Spain on Wednesday has increased. Earlier the information about death of 64 people in this accident was revealed, which has now increased to 68. Hundreds of people demonstrated in the capital Madrid in protest against this accident. Protesters demanded the resignation of Transportation Minister Oscar Puente. Some people even called him ‘Minister of Death’. There was a clash between police and people during the demonstration. The protesters threw bottles and firecrackers at the police. In response, the police also used force to remove them.
???? Anger erupted on the streets amid mourning over the train accident in Spain! Huge ruckus outside the headquarters of the Transport Minister in Madrid. Riot control police deployed in view of the anger of the protesters! 68 people have died in a horrific train accident in Spain. People are demanding the resignation of the Transport Minister. Second major railway accident in the same year… who will take responsibility for the lives of passengers? The demand for accountability arising amid the mourning is now being heard on the streets! Riot police deployed in Madrid as furious crowds demand the Transport Minister’s resignation outside his headquarters
— Neeraj Raathi (@neeraj_raathi) October 29, 2026
Fear of malfunction in rail security system
According to initial reports, the control center had allowed a train to run again after a malfunction in the rail safety system. After this it collided with another train standing on the tracks. However, whether the malfunction of the safety system was the real reason for the accident or not will be confirmed after the investigation is completed. The Transport Minister has also said that the investigation will help in determining the cause and responsibility of the accident.
Relief and rescue operations continued throughout the night
The accident occurred on October 28 in the Urda area, south of Madrid. After the collision, many passengers were injured and some people were trapped in the damaged trains. Relief and rescue teams remained on the spot throughout the night. The help of crane was taken to remove the bodies from the debris. Rescue workers continued to search for trapped people.
Prime Minister assured investigation and action
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addressed the nation from near the scene. He expressed condolences to the families of the victims and assured a fair investigation. He said that action will be taken if negligence or lack of security is noticed. Railway safety rules will be tightened if necessary.
Opposition stopped election programs
This is the second major fatal train accident in Spain this year. In January, 46 people were killed in another accident. Meanwhile, the opposition People’s Party canceled all its election programs for a day ahead of next month’s elections.