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The sole child survivor of family killed in Spain train horror

Rescue efforts and investigation continue after train crash in Spain
  • A train derailment in southern Spain led to at least 41 deaths, marking one of Europe's deadliest rail accidents.
  • A six-year-old girl miraculously survived the devastating crash, escaping through a broken window with only minor injuries.
  • The girl's parents, brother, and a cousin were among the fatalities, leaving her orphaned by the tragedy.
  • Punta Umbria, the girl's family's village, has declared three days of mourning for the victims.
  • Rescue operations are continuing with heavy machinery to access the worst-hit carriages, while investigations into a suspected faulty rail joint are underway.
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