Pazhkian sends condolences to Spain following the Tehran train tragedy, IRNA -. President Masoud Pazhkian expressed his condolences to the government and the people of Spain for the train disaster in Spain, which led to the loss of several people's lives. In his message on Friday to Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, Pazhkian expressed his heartfelt condolences, on behalf of the Iranian nation and government, for the tragic collision of two passenger trains that claimed lives and injured several people.
Conveying sympathy to the people and government of Spain, he prayed to Almighty God to grant mercy and peace to the deceased and speedy recovery and good health to the wounded.
The crash involved two passenger trains in central Spain, leaving at least 68 people dead and dozens injured. It happened on Wednesday morning near Orda station in the province of Toledo, about 140 kilometers south of Madrid.
The Prime Minister of Spain declared three days of national mourning and ordered an immediate investigation into the cause. 53 injured remain in the hospital, while 56 others have been discharged.