Spain high-speed rail crash kills 68, first fatal incident since 1992

A train crash on Spain's high-speed network has killed 68 people, marking the first fatal accident on dedicated high-speed lines since the network opened in 1992. Authorities attribute the cause to a combination of system issues and human error, raising questions about safety protocols and infrastructure resilience. The incident challenges Spain's previously strong safety record and may prompt regulatory scrutiny and operational changes.

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