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What caused the rail crash in Spain?

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Investigators have found a broken rail joint, known as a fish plate, with signs of wear as a likely contributor to the Spanish high-speed train crash. The accident occurred on a straight, recently refurbished section of track in good weather, baffling experts. Human error is largely ruled out, and a full investigation is ongoing.

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Investigators search for cause of deadly Spain train crash

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  • Two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz, southern Spain 14s
  • Crash occurred on a straight stretch of track, surprising experts 38s
  • Local residents helped shuttle survivors to safety 46s
  • First responders have shifted from rescue to recovery operations 1m 5s
  • Investigators found a broken track joint but cause remains unclear 1m 30s

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Investigators search for cause of deadly Spain train crash
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CBS News
6 hours ago
Investigators search for cause of deadly Spain train crash

Reuters reports a broken joint linking the tracks was found, which may have contributed, but the cause remains undetermined and could take weeks to resolve.

Investigators find broken joint on track at Spanish rail crash site
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Reuters
1 day ago
Investigators find broken joint on track at Spanish rail crash site

Investigators found a broken joint on the rails, known as a fish plate, which had shown signs of wear for some time and is believed to have contributed to the accident.

What caused Spain’s fatal high-speed rail crash?
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
What caused Spain’s fatal high-speed rail crash?

Police announced a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash, as questions arose about how a nearly new train could derail so catastrophically.

High-speed train crash in Spain kills dozens
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CBS News
1 day ago
High-speed train crash in Spain kills dozens

Investigators are examining the scene to determine the cause of the accident, which occurred on a straight, recently refurbished section of track in good weather.

At least 39 people killed in a high-speed train collision in Spain
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
At least 39 people killed in a high-speed train collision in Spain

The Spanish transport minister stated it is unclear what caused the derailment and that the investigation will take at least a month.

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