Spain’s Transport Minister Resigns After Deadly Train Crash That Killed 69

Spain’s Transport Minister, Óscar Puente, has resigned following a deadly train collision that claimed at least 69 lives and injured dozens of others, amid mounting pressure over railway safety and growing criticism of the government’s handling of the disaster.
Puente announced his decision on Tuesday evening at the end of a lengthy session of Congress, where he faced intense questioning from lawmakers over the October 28 crash near Urda, south of Madrid.
Rescue team members arrive at the scene where two high-speed trains that have crashed in the village of Urda, Toledo, Spain, October 28. Ismael Herrero/EPA/Shutterstock
The collision occurred when a moving train crashed into the ...