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10/28 07:27 CDT Spanish soccer federation postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after
train crash
Spanish soccer federation postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash
MADRID (AP) --- The national soccer federation has postponed all 24 Copa del
Rey games scheduled on Wednesday because of the train accident that killed at
least 30 people in central Spain.
About 80 people were injured and the death toll could rise, authorities said,
after a high-speed train slammed into the rear of another one that had stopped
on the track.
"Shocked by the tragic train accident," the federation said.
It said it ordered the postponement of the games "in solidarity with the
victims."
"The entire Spanish soccer community stands united in grief over this tragedy
and has made itself available to the authorities to assist the victims of this
devastating accident," the federation added.
It said it would later provide a revised tournament schedule. First-round games
on Thursday have not been postponed. Games were played on Tuesday as well.
The Spanish league has not announced any postponements for the weekend's games.
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