Spain's transport minister steps down 6 days after fatal high-speed rail crash
Spain’s transport minister announced his resignation following a deadly train collision south of Madrid that killed 69 people MADRID -- Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente announced Tuesday that he is stepping down, six days after a high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 69 people. He made the announcement at the end of an hourslong appearance before lawmakers about the crash — the second such deadly collision this year involving Spain’s extensive high-speed rail network. “A transport minister in a country like Spain cannot remain in office after two accidents of this seriousness in less than a year,” Puente said. The Oct.
