Audio reveals control centre exchanges before deadly Spain train crash

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Audio suggests train cleared to move despite stalled train ahead in Toledo crash

On Thursday, recordings of control centre exchanges appeared to show one high-speed train was cleared to move even though another ahead had stalled. On Wednesday, at least 64 people died when two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province, and rescuers searched the wreckage for more bodies. Spain's transport minister said an "inexplicable" decision by traffic control operators sent a train toward another that was stopped miles ahead. Far-right demonstrators clashed with police in Madrid as anger grew.

• At least 64 dead in the collision on Wednesday, Spain's second deadly rail accident this year.
• The transport minister blamed incorrect instructions from traffic control operators.
• Riot police were deployed in Madrid after protests, with far-right demonstrators clashing with officers.
• Madrid-Andalucía services were suspended and 24 Copa del Rey matches were postponed.