Spain train crash kills at least 68 as witnesses describe devastating scenes
General News,Spain,Europe,European Union,Death,Trains
β’ Deadly rail crash: Scores of people have been killed and about 100 injured after a high-speed train collided with a stationary train south of Madrid. Spain's transport minister called it "inexplicable" that a train was allowed to continue its journey despite a red signal being in place.
β’ 'People were hurled into the air': Several witnesses told CNN about the chaotic moment when passengers were thrown airborne during the collision. Rescue operations are still ongoing and the high-speed line linking Madrid with Andalusia remains suspended.
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