Horror cause of train crash that killed 68 in Spain exposed
A computer failure is believed to have caused the train crash in Spain that has claimed at least 68 lives, according to the country's transport minister. More than 500 passengers were on board the two trains when one, travelling at high speed, ploughed into the back of another, causing a catastrophic impact. At an afternoon press conference, transport minister Oscar Puente confirmed that a computer failure triggered the sudden halt of six trains in motion.
TL;DR
- At least 68 people died and over 500 were on board two trains involved in a collision in Spain.
- The crash is believed to have been caused by a computer failure that triggered a sudden halt of six trains.
- The control center allegedly allowed a train to resume its journey without speed limitations after the system failure.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed the nation's grief over the devastating event.
- The incident occurred near Urda station between a Renfe AVE service and an Iryo-operated train.
- Emergency services, including air ambulances and intensive care units, were deployed to the scene.