WorldPublished: 3 November 2026 at 23:10

Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash

Spain's transport minister has resigned a few days after a train collision south of Madrid. At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the crash.

Spain's transport minister has stepped down a few days after a serious train crash near the country's capital, Madrid, according to BBC reporting.

The collision took place south of Madrid. At least 69 people were killed and dozens of others were injured.

The source gives no further details on the cause of the crash, the exact number of injured, or the circumstances of the minister's resignation.

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