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Two Australians among latest victims confirmed in Spain train crash

Spanish authorities confirm identities of three more victims from last week's high-speed collision that killed 69 people.

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At a glance

  • Two Australians confirmed dead in Spain's high-speed train crash
  • A Japanese citizen also identified among latest victims
  • Total death toll stands at 69 people
  • Identification work being handled by police and forensics experts

Two Australians and a Japanese citizen have been identified among the latest victims of a high-speed train collision in Spain, according to a legal body handling identification work. The three victims were confirmed by authorities made up of police and forensics experts.

The identifications bring the confirmed death toll from the crash to 69 people. The victims have not been publicly named.

Why it matters

The crash represents a significant transport disaster affecting multiple countries, with ongoing identification efforts continuing.

Original reporting

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