A train accident in the Spanish province of Toledo complicated the situation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on the eve of early parliamentary elections. Spain's ruling Socialist Workers Party fears the tragedy will undermine voter confidence in the government, Politico reports, citing an unnamed representative of the political force. Nearly 70 people were killed when two passenger trains collided, authorities said. The accident occurred on Wednesday after a computer malfunction attacked the security system. Three days of mourning were declared in Spain. As Politico points out, the incident called into question the government's ability to ensure the reliable operation of critical infrastructure. Before the disaster, Sánchez hoped to strengthen his position with claims to improve the efficiency of the government and improve the daily life of the citizens. Now, according to the publication, the chances of his remaining in the position of prime minister seem much less certain.

A train accident in the Spanish province of Toledo complicated the situation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on the eve of early parliamentary elections. Spain's ruling Socialist Workers Party fears the tragedy will undermine voter confidence in the government, Politico reports, citing an unnamed representative of the political force. Nearly 70 people were killed when two passenger trains collided, authorities said. The accident occurred on Wednesday after a computer malfunction attacked the security system. Three days of mourning were declared in Spain. As Politico points out, the incident called into question the government's ability to ensure the reliable operation of critical infrastructure. Before the disaster, Sánchez hoped to strengthen his position with claims to improve the efficiency of the government and improve the daily life of the citizens. Now, according to the publication, the chances of his remaining in the position of prime minister seem much less certain.