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Former Spanish minister Fátima Báñez killed in train crash

Former Spanish Employment Minister Fátima Báñez was among at least 69 people killed in Wednesday’s train collision near Toledo. Her death was confirmed Thursday by CEOE, Spain’s main employers’ association, whose foundation she chaired; authorities had earlier said she was traveling in one of the carriages most affected by the collision.
WHO: Fátima Báñez
WHAT: Fátima Báñez was killed in a train collision near Toledo.
WHEN: Oct 28, 2026
WHERE: Toledo, Spain
WHY: No cause for the collision was reported.

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