Toledo:President Mahmoud Abbas offered his condolences to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez after a tragic collision between two high-speed trains in Toledo.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, President Abbas sent a cable to Prime Minister Sánchez, expressing his solidarity with the families of the victims and the injured. He extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the Spanish people.
The collision occurred on Wednesday morning in Toledo province, approximately 120 kilometers south of Madrid. A high-speed train struck a stationary train from behind on the Madrid-Seville railway line, resulting in the deaths of at least 68 people and injuring around 80 others, with 15 individuals in critical condition.
President Abbas also wished for the victims' mercy, a swift recovery for the injured, and success for emergency response teams in mitigating the accident's impact. Additionally, he expressed his hopes for the continued well-being, peace, and safety of the Spanish Prime Minister and people.