Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens
BBC News's headline. Reported by BBC News, The Guardian UK, The Guardian World, France 24, TASS, Capital FM Kenya.
What the sources say, in brief
Spain has begun three days of mourning after a high-speed rail collision, according to The Guardian, which reported that the crash killed 68 people and injured scores. TASS reported that the prime minister declared the mourning period and gave the same toll of 68. The BBC said emergency teams worked through the night to find victims, and Capital FM Kenya reported crews cut open metal carriages under floodlights. France 24 reported the incident has prompted fresh questions about rail safety and management. The Guardian reported the Civil Guard set up clinics where relatives can provide DNA samples to help identify victims. The sources describe the event as developing.
Key points
- Spain began three days of mourning after a high-speed rail collision, according to The Guardian.
- TASS reported the death toll from the train collision at 68, citing the prime minister.
- The Guardian reported the crash was Spain's second high-speed rail collision this year.
- The Guardian said the Civil Guard set up clinics for relatives to provide DNA samples.
- France 24 reported the crash has prompted fresh questions about rail safety and management.
What we know
- Spain entered three days of mourning after a high-speed train collision, according to France 24.
- The collision killed 68 people and injured scores, according to The Guardian and France 24.
- The Guardian reported it was Spain's second high-speed rail collision this year.
- Emergency services combed through the wreckage overnight, according to The Guardian.
- The Civil Guard set up clinics for relatives to provide DNA samples, according to The Guardian.
Sources differ: The BBC and Capital FM Kenya describe the crash as killing dozens, while TASS, The Guardian and France 24 give a toll of 68.
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Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens. Spain has begun three days of mourning after a high-speed rail collision, according to The Guardian, which reported that the crash killed 68 people and injured scores. TASS reported that the prime minister declared the mourning period and gave the same toll of 68. The BBC said emergency teams worked through the night to find victims, and Capital FM Kenya reported crews cut open metal carriages under floodlights. France 24 reported the incident has prompted fresh questions about rail safety and management. The Guardian reported the Civil Guard set up clinics where relatives can provide DNA samples to help identify victims. The sources describe the event as developing. Covered by 6 publications. BBC News: Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens. The Guardian UK: Spain begins mourning period after deadly train crash. The Guardian World: Spain begins mourning period after deadly train crash. France 24: 'Desolation, despair': Spain begins three days of mourning after deadly train crash. TASS: Spain declares three days of mourning after deadly train crash — prime minister. Capital FM Kenya: Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens.
Who is covering it
- BBC News United Kingdom Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens Emergency teams worked through the night to find victims after one of the worst rail disasters in Europe's modern history. 29 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Spain begins mourning period after deadly train crash Emergency services combed through the wreckage overnight as Civil Guard sets up clinics for relatives to provide DNA samples and help identify victims Spain has begun three days of mourning after a high-speed rail collision – its second this year – killed 68 people and injured scores, with relatives 29 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Spain begins mourning period after deadly train crash Emergency services combed through the wreckage overnight as Civil Guard sets up clinics for relatives to provide DNA samples and help identify victims Spain has begun three days of mourning after a high-speed rail collision – its second this year – killed 68 people and injured scores, with relatives 29 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France 'Desolation, despair': Spain begins three days of mourning after deadly train crash Spain entered three days of mourning on Thursday after a high-speed train collision killed 68 people and injured scores. The incident has prompted fresh questions about rail safety and management. 29 Oct · Tier 2
- TASS Russia Spain declares three days of mourning after deadly train crash — prime minister The latest reports put the death toll from the train collision at 68 28 Oct · Tier 3
- Capital FM Kenya Kenya Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens Emergency crews worked through the night under powerful floodlights to cut open metal carriages in the search for victims. 29 Oct · Tier 3
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