President & PM extends condolences over loss of lives in Spain train collision

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari, Wednesday, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident in Spain, extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and sympathies to the injured.

He expressed solidarity with the leadership and people of Spain in this difficult time and wished a speedy recovery to those injured, a post on X said.

The prime minister on his X handle, posted “Profoundly grieved by the devastating train collision in Toledo, Spain.” He also conveyed his deepest condolences to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, the people of Spain and above all, the families who lost their loved ones.

According to the foreign media, at least 58 people had died after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, causing a significant number of injuries while officials feared that casualty figures are expected to rise. The authorities informed more than 500 people were on board the two trains.