Spain Train Crash: Dozens of Foreigners Involved as Political Fallout Deepens
At least 51 foreign nationals from 23 countries were involved in the Toledo train collision, as Prime Minister Sánchez concedes confidence in high-speed rail is broken.
At least 51 foreign nationals from 23 countries were involved in the deadly train collision near Toledo, diplomatic sources in Madrid confirmed, according to Romanian news website HotNews. Simultaneously, emergency personnel continue their work to identify victims following the disaster involving two high-speed trains.
In the political arena, pressure on the Spanish government continues to escalate. According to Spanish newspaper El País, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez acknowledged that public confidence in high-speed rail has broken down and stated that solutions must be delivered. Concurrently, the opposition People's Party called for the resignation of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, while regional authorities lowered the emergency alert level in the area to level one.