https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spanish-transport-minister-resigns-after-two-deadly-train-crashes-in-one-yearContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spanish-transport-minister-resigns-after-two-deadly-train-crashes-in-one-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spanish-transport-minister-resigns-after-two-deadly-train-crashes-in-one-year#u182584Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:41:53 +0000Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente has resigned six days after a high-speed train collision near Urda killed at least 69 people and injured dozens. Puente announced his decision in Congress after testifying about the disaster, which occurred south of Madrid. This resignation follows a year in which Spain suffered two deadly train crashes. The Urda accident caused significant international casualties, including confirmed deaths of two Australians and an Oklahoma arts leader, while severely injuring students from Washington and Cal Poly.Why it mattersThe resignation highlights government ac