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DFAT confirms two Australians potentially impacted by Spain rail disaster

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Australian authorities are working to confirm the wellbeing and whereabouts of two Australians
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Australian authorities are working to confirm the wellbeing and whereabouts of two Australians who were potentially involved in the deadly train crash in Spain on Wednesday.

A statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says consular assistance is being provided to the family of two Australians in connection with the collision.

“Our heartfelt condolences are with the families and loved ones of those killed, with those injured and all affected by the train collision in Spain,” a spokesperson said.

The railway disaster in central Spain has killed at least 69 people with many more injured.

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