The death of 1 Japanese national has been confirmed by Spanish authorities following a train collision in central Spain that left 69 people dead.
Following the train collision in central Spain, local authorities have announced that the death toll stands at 69. A local government investigation into the cause of the collision is continuing, with plans to determine whether those involved bear responsibility.
The identities of 66 victims have been confirmed. They include 54 Spanish nationals, 4 Americans, 1 French national and 1 Japanese national. The death of 1 Japanese national has been confirmed, while the identities of 3 other fatalities remain unconfirmed and all 3 are believed to be foreign nationals.
The status of 3 foreign nationals involved in the accident, comprising 1 Japanese national and 2 Australians, remains unconfirmed.
The investigation is proceeding with the recovery and analysis of the train’s black box, which contains operating records. Investigators have pointed to a malfunction in the signaling system and human error in operations management. They are expected to examine in detail, through interviews with those involved, whether the operating procedures at the time were appropriate.