Protests in Madrid: Citizens demand Oscar Puente's dismissal following rail disaster

Wave of protests near the ministry

A crowd of hundreds gathered in the Nuevos Ministerios administrative district of Madrid, demanding a change in the leadership of the sector. The main objective of the action was to demand the resignation of the head of the Spanish Ministry of Transport, Oscar Puente. Protesters insist that he must take responsibility for the consequences of the massive rail accident.

Clashes with law enforcement

Units of the National Police were deployed to the site of the rally. The situation escalated when some participants attempted to move closer to the administrative building. This led to clashes between protesters and security forces.

Circumstances of the tragedy in Toledo

The catalyst for people taking to the streets was the rail disaster that occurred in Toledo province. Preliminary data indicates that 68 people died. An investigation is currently underway to establish the exact causes of the train collision and the circumstances that led to this tragedy.