Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wanted to campaign on inequality and housing, but the second major rail accident this year has put his government’s competence on trial.

Traffic control errors blamed for Spain rail disaster: ‘They had a clear view of what was happening’ - Transport minister says operators cleared passenger train to accelerate to 100mph toward stationa

Spain’s train crash death toll has risen to 74. Former minister Fátima Báñez and athlete Julieta Gallego were among the victims as investigators probe the collision.

Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.