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Australian authorities are working to confirm the wellbeing and whereabouts of two Australians
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Two Aussies’ wellbeing unknown after Spanish rail disaster

DFAT has confirmed it is working to confirm the wellbeing of two Australians after Wednesday’s fatal train crash.

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