Spain's Council of Ministers has approved a €30 million financial aid package for those affected by the train accident in Urda, in the province of Toledo, according to El Mundo. The measure was announced after the cabinet meeting, and Transport Minister Puente is due to appear to explain the government's response to the crash, EL PAÍS reports.
Under the decree, payments are set at €72,000 per death and up to €84,000 for injuries, El Confidencial reports. ABC also reports that the government has detailed the assistance available to victims and their families.
The aid package follows concern about confidence in the high-speed rail network and in the political system, an issue raised by Expansión in its coverage of the accident's aftermath.
The reporting so far focuses on the government's compensation measures and the minister's appearance. Further details on the crash itself and on how victims can apply for the aid are expected as the government sets out the decree.
What to watch next: Puente's remarks after the Council of Ministers, which EL PAÍS says will explain the measures taken in response to the Urda accident.