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Audio recordings reveal decisions made moments before deadly train crash in Spain

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New audio obtained by Spanish media reveals that the operator of a stopped train called a control center to say she could not restart the train as another behind it sped ahead in its direction. The resulting crash of the two high-speed trains Wednesday killed at least 69 people and injured dozens more. As of Thursday, 67 passengers remained missing, according to Spanish officials.

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