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Spain Begins national Mourning After Train Crash Kills At Least 42

Spain has initiated ⁢a three-day period of national mourning following a devastating train crash​ in ‍southern Spain that has claimed the lives of at least 42 peopel, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The accident has‌ deeply affected the nation and cast⁤ a shadow over its recent achievements.

The high-speed‌ train derailed Sunday night near the city of Lorca, in the‍ Murcia‌ region. Emergency responders worked through the night and into Monday too extract passengers​ from the wreckage.⁤ ​The cause ⁢of the crash remains unknown, and Spanish officials ⁣are struggling to understand what went wrong.

“We are still trying ‍to piece together the events that led to this tragedy,” stated ‌a government spokesperson in a press conference. “All possible causes‌ are being investigated, including mechanical failure, human error, and track conditions.”

The train was traveling from Madrid to Cartagena ⁣when the incident occurred. it carried approximately 137 passengers and crew members.