Politics & Governance
Oscar Puente says he could not 'continue in office' after two major train accidents in less than a year.
Spain’s Minister of Transport Óscar Puente announced his resignation after two deadly train crashes occurred in a single year, including one last week that killed 69 people.
Óscar Puente also announces his withdrawal from upcoming election following disaster that killed 69 people
The remains of 59 people have been returned to their families while Spain's Transport Minister announces he will resign following two deadly high-speed rail crashes this year.
Óscar Puente has been facing calls to resign after two high-speed trains collided earlier in the week, killing at least 69 people.
A high-speed train has slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks in Spain, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens in the second deadly rail collision this year. Follow our coverage.