Far-right groups and police clash in Madrid during deadly train crash protests

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On October 28, far-right groups protested in Madrid against the Spanish government over a deadly train crash that resulted in at least 68 fatalities. The demonstration turned violent as protesters clashed with police, leading to confrontations between the two sides.

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As of October 28, at least 69 people were killed and over 100 injured when two high-speed trains collided near the town of Mora in Toledo province, central Spain. The crash occurred around 9 AM local time on Wednesday morning between a Renfe train heading from Madrid to Seville and an Iryo train traveling in the opposite direction. Rail operator ADIF suspended services between Madrid and Andalusia after the incident.

According to officials, the Iryo train had stopped for unknown reasons before being struck by the high-speed Renfe AVE train moving at over 150 km/h. The mayor of Urda, Manuel Galán, reported that passengers were injured and local authorities were preparing a sports hall as an emergency response center.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez acknowledged on October 30 that trust in Spain’s rail system has been "broken" following this crash, which marks the second deadly collision within nine months. The accident raised questions about the safety of high-speed trains and prompted investigations into potential causes including human error or technical malfunctions.

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Far-right groups clashed with Spanish police in Madrid on Wednesday (October 28) during a protest demanding the government's resignation following a high-speed train crash that killed at least 68 people.

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