Spain's transport minister initially stated that there had been a timing error.
Two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, the Spanish capital, causing several carriages to derail, killing at least 68 people and injuring 108 others. It is not clear if there are any missing passengers. Sánchez declared three days of national mourning. Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Fuente mentioned "man-made accidents" and is now investigating whether there was an error of judgment in the launch and how to avoid such tragedies in the future. Continue browsing in