Spain train collision sparks protests, calls for transport minister’s resignation
A collision between two high-speed trains in Urda, Spain, on October 28, 2026, resulted in at least 68 deaths and around 100 injuries. The Spanish trade union CSIF has called for the resignation of transport minister Óscar Puente, accusing him of evading responsibility. Protests erupted outside the Ministry of Transportation as public outrage grows over the incident.