Spain's transport minister rejects resignation calls following deadly high-speed rail crash
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Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has stated he will not resign despite mounting pressure after a high-speed rail collision near Urda in Toledo province killed at least 69 people and injured many more on Wednesday morning. Speaking in Madrid on Friday, Puente said his duty is to resolve the problem rather than discuss his position. A preliminary report revealed the state-operated Renfe train was traveling between 160km/h and 200km/h when it struck a stationary Iryo train. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez noted public trust has been broken, highlighting a previous collision in Adamuz that killed 46 people in January.
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