From the Left · Read · October 28, 2026
Oct 28 · A high-speed train slams into a stopped train south of Madrid, killing at least 64 people in Spain's second deadly rail crash this year
NBC News: Spain train crash leaves at least 64 dead in second major collision this year
Grade A (100/100). NBC reports the death toll, a passenger's account of the impact, and Transport Minister Óscar Puente's statement that a Renfe train was cleared to restart despite an active red signal.
A: No problems found.
What we checked: None noted.
Splits: NBC reports the death toll, a passenger's account of the impact, and Transport Minister Óscar Puente's statement that a Renfe train was cleared to restart despite an active red signal.
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