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Audio reveals exchanges between Spain train operators and drivers moments before deadly crash

The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.

Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash — image via BBC News World feed — Credit: Storywire

Attributed summary

The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.

Read the original report — BBC News World

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