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Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash

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At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.

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  1. BBC News United Kingdom Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid. 1 h ago · Tier 2
  2. BBC News World United Kingdom Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid. 1 h ago · Tier 2
  3. Sky News United Kingdom Spain's transport minister to resign after train crash killed 69 people Spain's transport minister has said he will step down after two deadly train crashes in less than a year. 2 h ago · Tier 3

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