Spain Train Crash Death Toll Rises to 74; Human Error Cited as Key Cause
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The death toll has risen to 74 according to CIAF and EFE, though the Castilla-La Mancha regional government confirms only 69. New details have emerged on the cause: a combination of LZB system failure and a control center operator's decision to authorize the Renfe train to resume at normal speed. Audio recordings captured the authorization. The Renfe train exceeded the 40 km/h manual protocol, traveling at 100 km/h. At least 42 foreign nationals were involved. The railway union SEMAF launched a strike. Political fallout is intensifying ahead of Nov. 29 elections. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the wounded. Pope Leo sent condolences. Unions claim safety talks after the January Adamuz crash were abandoned in April.
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