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Deadly Rail Crash in Spain - Dozens Killed

A high speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming service in southern Spain, killing dozens and injuring many more as rescue crews race to recover victims and investigators probe a possible gap in the rail line

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41 - Confirmed dead in Spain high speed train crash

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"Get your act together" — Kristalina Georgieva

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