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Spain’s Transport Minister offers resignation after deadly train crash

Spain’s Transport Minister offers resignation after deadly train crash

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Spain's transport minister Óscar Puente announced his resignation on Tuesday, six days after a high‑speed train collision that killed 69 people. He had spent several hours before lawmakers explaining the disaster. The crash, which occurred last week, together with another disaster earlier in the year, has dominated the political landscape, eclipsing the campaign for the ballot and leaving PM Sanchez trailing in opinion polls.

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    Spain's Transport Minister Oscar Puente resigns after a train crash kills 69 people. He also withdraws from the November 29 general election amid mounting criticism

    — Mathrubhumi English

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    Spain's Transport Minister Óscar Puente has announced his resignation, six days after a devastating high-speed train collision claimed 69 lives. Puente made the announcement on Tuesday after appearing before lawmakers for several hours to explain the circumstances surrounding the disaster, which has…

    — India TV

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Last week's crash, along with another disaster earlier this year, has overshadowed the campaign for the ballot, with PM Sanchez trailing in opinion polls

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Spain’s Transport Minister offers resignation after deadly train crash

Last week's crash, along with another disaster earlier this year, has overshadowed the campaign for the ballot, with PM Sanchez trailing in opinion polls

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Spain's transport minister Oscar Puente quits six days after deadly train crash that killed 69

Spain's Transport Minister Óscar Puente has announced his resignation, six days after a devastating high-speed train collision claimed 69 lives. Puente made the announcement on Tuesday after appearing before lawmakers for several hours to explain the circumstances surrounding the disaster, which has…

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