Spain mourns deadly high-speed train collision

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More than 500 passengers were aboard the trains involved in the crash, and dozens of people were seriously injured, meaning the death toll could rise. Authorities are investigating the cause, with reports pointing to possible signaling-system failures while critics are also questioning maintenance and infrastructure standards. The disaster has prompted national mourning and a major emergency response as rescue and recovery operations continue.[1][2][3]

Sources: Associated Press, BBC, Anadolu Agency