Spain train crash kills at least 68

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The crash occurred Wednesday and prompted a national response, with officials and members of the public observing a minute of silence in Madrid. Investigators are focusing on the circumstances surrounding train operations and the possible role of traffic controllers. The disaster comes after another major rail accident in Spain within the past year, intensifying scrutiny of the country’s rail-safety system.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, Associated Press, BBC News, The New York Times